YUM-YUM! This recipe was sooo good,
I ate it before I could take a picture!
Description: Not only is this soup delicious and nutritious, it is quick and easy to make. It looks elegant when garnished and can be served all year round.
YIELD: 6 servings
TIME: N/A
NUTRITIONAL INFO (PER SERVING): Calories: 73, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Fat: 2 g, Carbohydrate: 7 g, Protein: 7 g
TAGS: Dinner, Healthy, Soup, Broccoli
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets) 500 mL
• 2 cups chicken broth 500 mL
• 1 cup buttermilk 250 mL
• 1⁄2 tsp dried basil 2 mL
• 1⁄2 tsp dried tarragon 2 mL
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Small broccoli florets, lower-fat plain yogurt, chives,
• Shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook broccoli in chicken broth for 10 minutes or until tender. Refrigerate in broth until chilled.
2. In a food processor or blender, purée chilled mixture, buttermilk and seasonings until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings. Reheat just to serving temperature, or chill and
serve as cold soup. Serve garnished with broccoli, yogurt, chives and Cheddar cheese.
