Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Weight Watchers Cream of Broccoli Soup is a creamy and wholesome recipe. It is great for those hunting for a low-calorie and nutritious meal. This soup is made with fresh broccoli florets, onion, and low-sodium chicken broth. It’s a creamy and comforting soup that’s easy to make. This soup is an amazing method to obtain the suggested quantity of vegetables each day. It provides protein and dietary fiber. Milk and reduced-fat sour cream provides the creaminess. These ingredients provide texture and richness without significantly increasing calorie intake. The Weight Watchers Cream of Broccoli Soup is a modifiable recipe. You can customize this soup recipe with different ingredients to your taste. It is the ideal soup for a quick and delicious noon or evening meal. Let’s prepare this soup recipe with the instructions (discussed below).

EQUIPMENT:

  • A sharp knife
  • Nonstick pot
  • One spoon
  • Immersion blender
  • Soup bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • Reduced sodium chicken broth 4 1/4 cups
  • Medium-sized and chop onion 1, nearly to 2/3 cup
  • Grated carrot 1
  • Chopped celery stalk 1
  • Minced garlic clove 1
  • Five heaping cups of broccoli florets, approx.12 ounces
  • Half a cup of 2% milk
  • Reduced-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons
  • Crushed black pepper to flavor
  • Sharp and grated cheddar cheese half a cup

INSTRUCTIONS:

Stovetop:

  1. First, cut all veggies such as onions, carrots, or celery into fine pieces with a knife.
  2. Next, add chopped onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and vegetable broth to a pot.
  3. Shift this pot on a high fire and cook it for six to nine minutes.
  4. After that, add black pepper, milk, and broccoli to this broth.
  5. Pack the pot and simmer it for an extra twelve to sixteen minutes at moderate heat.
  6. Then, mix sour cream and stir it with a spoon.
  7. Now, process the mixture with an immersion blender to create a silky soup texture.
  8. Next, sprinkle salt and warm it over a low flame.
  9. The wholesome Weight Watchers Cream of Broccoli Soup is ready to enjoy.
  10. Transfer the hot soup into soup bowls and top it with low-fat cheddar cheese.

Slow cooker:

  1. First, add olive oil to a slow cooker and warm it for several minutes.
  2. Next, add garlic and onion to this oil. Sautee it until dull brown.
  3. Then, add vegetable broth, chopped carrots, celery, black pepper, broccoli, and milk to this cooker.
  4. Seal the cooker and cook it on slow fire for sixty to one-twenty minutes (approx. 1 to 2 hours).
  5. After two hours, uncover the cooker and mix the sour cream.
  6. Stir well with the spoon. Then, add salt according to taste.
  7. Now, blend the soup with an immersion blender to make it creamier.
  8. The hearty Weight Watchers Cream of Broccoli Soup is prepared.
  9. Shift the hot soup to a bowl. Garnish it with grated and low-fat cheese.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Chicken Parmesan:

  • Serve the hot and tasty soup with chicken parmesan topped with low-fat mozzarella cheese and low-calorie marinara sauce.

Pasta and Meatballs:

  • Enjoy this soup with pasta and homemade chicken beef balls.

Wraps:

  • Accompany it with whole wheat wrap filled with cooked beef meat, mixed greens, and sliced avocados.

Sandwiches:

  • It also pairs well with chicken and tuna sandwiches.

Veggies and rice bowl:

  • Serve the soup with a bowl of roasted veggies and brown rice.

TIPS:

Broccoli:

  • Choose fresh and good-quality green broccoli. It will give your soup a vibrant and tasty flavor.
    Use a mix of broccoli and stems: Both the florets and stems of broccoli are edible and will add texture and flavor to your soup.

Fat cream:

  • Using reduced-fat cream will help keep the calorie count of your soup low.

Chop:

  • Cut the broccoli and its stems into fine small pieces to help it instant cook.

Chicken broth:

  • Using a low-sodium chicken broth. Instead of it, you can add low-sodium vegetable broth.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • Save the leftover soup in a closed dish and refrigerate it for five to seven days.

Freezer:

  • You can freeze this soup for three to four months.

Reheating:

  • This soup can be reheated on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave for two to three minutes.

FAQs:

Can I substitute frozen broccoli with fresh broccoli?

  • Yes, you may use frozen broccoli as an alternative to fresh, make sure you thaw it first and drain any extra water.

How can I thicken this soup?

  • This soup can be made creamier using Greek yogurt or cottage cheese or adding more low-fat milk or cream.

Can I make this soup with other kinds of protein?

  • Yes, you can include various protein sources in this soup, including sautéed scallops, shrimp, or chicken sausage.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per Serving Size one-and-a-half cup
Total Quantity 4 servings
Total Calories 150 kcal
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Protein 10.5 g
Sugar 6.5 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sodium 796.5 mg

The total Weight Watchers Points Per Recipe Serving is four (4).