Low Fat Cheese and Broccoli Soup

By classycook

This soup has all the creaminess you expect from a classic cheese-broccoli soup, but so much less saturated fat and cholesterol.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli, or 1 (10 oz. package) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1/8 t. ground nutmeg
• 1 cup fat free half and half
• 3 T. flour
• 1/2 c. low fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, stir together the broth, broccoli, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 6-8 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half and flour. Stir into the saucepan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thickened stirring constantly.

Add the cheese. Remove from heat, stir until cheese is melted.