Broccoli, white beans and Cheddar blend together deliciously in this quick and healthy soup.
| Prep Time: | 20 minutes |
| Ready in: | 20 minutes |
| Yield: | 6 servings, scant 1 cup each |
| Ease of Prep: | Easy |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth | |
| 1 cup water | |
| 1 pound broccoli crowns , trimmed and chopped (about 6 cups) | |
| 1 14-ounce can cannellini beans , rinsed | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper | |
| 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese | |
Recipe Directions
- Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and continue cooking until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and continue cooking until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.
- Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.
Health Advantages: low calorie, low carb, high fiber, low sat fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, high calcium, heart healthy, healthy weight.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 6 | ||||||||
| Amount Per serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 153 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 1/2 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 15 g | Dietary Fiber: | 6 g | Cholesterol: | 21 mg | |||
| Fat: | 7 g | Sodium: | 437 mg | Saturated Fat: | 4 g | |||
| Protein: | 11 g | Potassium: | 435 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 0 g | |||
| Nutrition Bonus: | Vitamin C (94% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Calcium (21% dv). | |||||||
| Exchanges: | 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat | |||||||
