Broccoli

lms1026
lms1026 Posts: 4 Member
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I recently joined a farmer's market co-op and I have way too much broccoli to eat without it going bad. I want to cook some meals that freeze well but need ideas for some low cal/fat/sugar foods. Suggestions? Anyone with a great broccoli cheese soup that won't pack on the pounds?

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  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,257 Member
    You could just blanch it and freeze it plain. That way it at least won't go to waste...
  • Slulik
    Slulik Posts: 79 Member
    Ingredients:

    2 tsp olive oil
    1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
    1 stalk celery, finely chopped
    1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cubed
    4 cups fresh broccoli, including stems, chopped
    2 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
    1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
    Preparation:

    Heat oil on medium heat in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Gently sauté onion and celery for 3-4 minutes, until onion is softened. Add potato and chopped broccoli, followed by the broth and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
    Allow soup to cool slightly, then transfer to a blender in 2-3 batches, and blend until smooth. Return soup to pot and heat gently until ready to serve.

    Serves 6. (88 calories per serving)

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