Creamy Broccolli Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs. broccoli, stems and crowns, roughly chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• Small blanched broccoli florets for garnish

Makes 8 (1-cup Servings)

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saucepan. Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to low, and cook until softented, about 7 minutes. Add broccoli, salt and a pinch of pepper; stir well to coat. Add broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer. Partially cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes.
2. Transfer soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, or use a hand blender. Serve hot, garnished with a small broccoli floret, if desired.

 

WW POINTS VALUE: 1 pt. per serving

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook. This soup is filling and satisfying if you're starting out on a diet. This sou also has a creamy texture to it despite the fact that it doesn't have any cream. This soup can be served as an appetizer in a small bowl at a dinner party or can be served as a small lunch or snack when you're hungry. I do recommend having a Savory Cheddar Cheese Biscuit with this soup.