Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup
Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup is simple and satisfying and can be made in less than an hour. It is a good way to get broccoli into the tummies of fussy eaters. (Great for the lunchbox thermos, too!)
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
Instructions
BOIL water in medium saucepan. Add broccoli; bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender; drain. Place half of broccoli and chicken broth in food processor or blender; cover. Process until smooth.
MELT butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add broccoli mixture and remaining chopped broccoli. Heat through.
MELT butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Add broccoli mixture and remaining chopped broccoli. Heat through.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
1
Calories Per Serving
200
Calories from fat
120
% Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13g 20%
- Saturated Fat 8g 40%
- Cholesterol 40mg 13%
- Sodium 420mg 17%
- Carbohydrates 14g 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
- Vitamin A 20%
- Vitamin C 70%
- Calcium 20%
- Iron 4%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 7g
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.