Tomato Broccoli Soup GF

By MaryEllen

Cold weather calls for the comfort of hot soup. This easy-to-prepare soup is great tasting and inherently nutritious.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, grape seed oil or coconut oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 whole tomatoes, diced, or 1 (32-ounce) can tomato juice
• 8 cups broccoli florets from 2-3 large stalks
• 3 cups gluten-free, dairy-free chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from glutenfreeandmore.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a large (6 quarts or larger) pot over medium heat. Sauté onion sprinkled with salt for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened but not browned. Add tomatoes and continue sautéing for 2 minutes.

2. Add broccoli, broth, marjoram and pepper. Cover and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender but not mushy. Taste and adjust seasoning


Each serving contains 110 calories, 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 5g protein.