Monday Message - Recipe of the Week

Broccoli Soup with Lemon and Chives


Recipe By:  Dawn Blatner LDN, RD, CSSD

 

 

This soup is ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes. Fresh ingredients fill you up with fiber and protein.

 

Ingredients

Soup:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
8 cups chopped broccoli (1½ to 2 pounds)
4 cups water
1 can (15 ounce) white beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings:
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper, to taste

 

Directions

1. In soup pot, sauté oil, garlic, onion and broccoli about 10 minutes, until tender.
2. Add in water and beans. With hand blender, puree half of the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Mix lemon juice, yogurt, chives, salt and pepper. Serve drizzled on top of warm soup. 

Servings:  6 - 1.5 cups
Nutrition Facts: Recipe Link