Creamy Broccoli Soup
SOUPS
2tablespoons fresh parsley
4ounces Cheddar cheese
1small onion, cut in
1⁄2 rib celery, cut in
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound broccoli
3cups
2teaspoons Dijon mustard
1teaspoon curry powder
1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
2cups skim or
3tablespoons
Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl. With processor running, add parsley through feed tube. Process until coarsely chopped, about
5 seconds. Set aside.
Exchange mini bowl and mini blade for 4 mm shredding disc. Add cheese. Process to shred. Set aside.
Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade. Add onion and celery. Process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds.
Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, until oil sizzles. Add onion and celery to saucepan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until
Cut stems from broccoli. Cut florets into small pieces. Cut tough portion from stems. Cut remaining stems in half lengthwise and in
Add florets, half at a time, to work bowl. Pulse
5 times, about 1 second each time, until coarsely chopped. Remove to saucepan. Repeat with remaining broccoli florets.
Add chicken broth, parsley, mustard, curry powder, and pepper to saucepan. Bring to a boil over
Add half of broccoli mixture to work bowl. Process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Return to saucepan. Repeat with remaining broccoli mixture.
In small bowl, combine milk and flour. Stir until smooth. Add to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated.
Yield: 6 cups (6
Per serving: About 172 cal, 11 g pro, 12 g car, 9 g fat, 21 mg chol, 346 mg sod.
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