Microwave Cheesy Broccoli Soup Low Fat Food

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - 20 MINUTE FAST AND LOW FAT

Steps:

• Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high).
• Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear.
• When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears.
• Mash entire mixture with a potato masher.
• Bring to a rapid boil.
• Boil for about 3-5 minutes.
• Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese.
• Stir until cheese melts.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Add the broccoli and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the milk and cheese. Stir continuously until cheese melts.
• Blend half of the soup and add it back to the pot. This creates a creamier consistency.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. If storing in the freezer, let cool completely before freezing.

MICROWAVE CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP! LOW-FAT!!

Steps:

• In a 2 qt microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 2 tbls water.
• Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir.
• Cover and cook 3 minutes longer until tender.
• Add broccoli.
• Cover and cook 3 minutes; stir.
• Cover and cook 1 1/2 - 2minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in milk.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, boullion, salt and pepper; stir in remaining water until smooth.
• Pour over broccoli mixture.
• Cover and microwave on high for 11 minutes, STIRRING EVERY MINUTE until mixture boils and thickens. (Careful that it doesn't boil over).
• Stir in cheese until melted.