Broccoli, White Bean and Cheddar Soup

By cprzybyl

Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 153, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 437mg, Dietary Fiber: 6g, Total Fat: 7g, Carbs: 15g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Protein: 11g
Carb Choices: 0.5

Ingredients

• 1 can(s) broth, reduced-sodium chicken, or vegetable broth, 14-ounce can 1 cup(s) water 1 pounds broccoli, crowns, trimmed and chopped (about 6 cups) 1 can(s) beans, cannellini, 14-ounce can, rinsed 1

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from everydayhealth.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.
2. Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and purée. (Use caution when puréeing hot liquids.)
3. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.