Broccoli Alfredo Soup

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 20 Min
Total Time:
Makes: 2 (1 3/4-cup) servings

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 3/4 Cups: Calories 580 (Calories from Fat 420); Total Fat 47g (Saturated Fat 26g); Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 700mg; Total Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 10g); Protein 16g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 120%; Calcium 40%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 7 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli cuts
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (10-oz.) container refrigerated Alfredo sauce
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Shredded carrot, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1. In medium saucepan, combine broccoli and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Do not drain.
2. Place about 1 cup of the broccoli and water mixture in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth.
3. To broccoli mixture in saucepan, add pureed broccoli, Alfredo sauce, milk and pepper; mix well. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with shredded carrot.