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BROCCOLI SOUP

BROCCOLI LOW FAT SOUP:
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Serves: 6 people

INGREDIENTS: 

 OLIVE  OIL - 2 TSP
ONION = 1/2 Medium (finely chopped)
CELERY STALK = 1 (finely chopped)
BROCCOLI = 4cups(finely chopped)
POTATO = 1 medium.
VEG OR CHICKEN BROTH = 2 cups
MILK = 11/2 cups

METHOD:


  • Heat oil in a soup pot.
  • Saute celery, and onion for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
  • Now add potatoes and broccoli, followed by the broth, and then mix the milk.
  • Let it boil and reduce the flame and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are softened and cooked properly.
  • After the soup is cooked now cool it and then blend it in a blender until it is smooth.
  • Again transfer it in a soup bowl and reheat gently and serve it hot.
  • Add salt and pepper according to your taste.
The calorie content is very low in this soup is very low, so anyone in a weight diet can take this soup regularly. It contains only 140 calories and fat is only 4 grams, carbohydrate is 140 grams,7 grams of protein per servings.
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