Broccoli-Cheese Soup
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Was POINTS® Value: 10
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 14 min
Cooking Time: 10 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
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| Our cheesy broccoli soup is so creamy and delicious you'll never believe it's light. |
Ingredients
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2 tsp olive oil
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1/2 cup(s) onion(s), minced
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16 oz frozen chopped broccoli
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29 oz canned chicken broth
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4 oz Kraft Velveeta Light Reduced-Fat Pasteurized Processed Cheese Product, cut into cubes, or similar product
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1/2 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 cup(s) water
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1/4 cup(s) cornstarch
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add broccoli and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
- Reduce heat to low, add cheese and stir until cheese melts; stir in milk and garlic powder.
- Whisk together water and cornstarch. Add mixture to pan and simmer 2 minutes, until thick. Serve hot. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.
Chef Tips- We renovated Broccoli Cheese Soup by:
- Sautéing the onion in heart-healthy olive oil instead of butter.
- Using light cheese instead of the full-fat variety.
- Choosing fat-free milk over whole.
- Thickening the soup with cornstarch instead of a butter-flour roux.
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