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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Broccoli-cheddar Soup

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy	Dutch	Broccoli, Low-cal, Soups	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	qt	Water
3/4	c	Water
6	c	Sml Fresh Broccoli Flowerets
1/2	t	Salt
1	t	Margarine
1/2	t	Dried Whole Oregano
1	c	Chopped Onion
1/4	t	Dried Whole Thyme
		Garlic Clove, minced
1/8	t	Black Pepper
1	c	Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
1/8	t	Ground Red Pepper
2		Low-Sodium Chicken Broth *
1	c	Cheddar Cheese **

INSTRUCTIONS

-1/2 oz each ** Reduced-Fat, shredded and divided Bring 3 quarts  water
to boil in a Dutch oven; add broccoli and cook 7 mins or until  tender.
Drain; set aside. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray.  Add
margarine and place over medium heat until melted. Add onion and
garlic; saute 5 mins or until tender. Position knife blade in food
processor bowl; add broccoli and onion mixture. Process until smooth,
scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally; set aside. Combine
yogurt and flour in a large saucepan, stirring with a wire whisk. Add
broth and next 6 ingredients; stir well. Cook over medium heat for 20
mins or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Add broccoli
mixture; stir well. Add 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Ladle
soup into bowls; top with remaining cheese. Yields 6 cups. Per
Serving: Protein: 12/Fat: 5.8/Carbohydrate: 15.9/Cholesterol 16/  Iron:
1.6/Sodium: 411/Calcium 293  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 180 Calories From Fat: 100 Total Fat: 11.3g Cholesterol: 33.3mg Sodium: 544.7mg Potassium: 247.7mg Carbohydrates: 9.1g Fiber: <1g Sugar: 6.2g Protein: 10.8g