Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1-1/3 cups (prepared with fat-free milk, reduced-sodium bouillon and reduced-fat cheese)
  • Calories:
  • 233
  • Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 11 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 838 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 39 g
  • Fiber:
  • 6 g
  • Protein:
  • 15 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat-free milk.


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Broccoli Chowder

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“My family loves this tasty, satisfying soup made from a recipe that I developed myself,“ says field editor Esther Shank of Harrisonburg, Virginia.

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Low Fat

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh small broccoli florets
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 4 cups milk, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add 3 cups milk, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
    In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese just until melted. Yield: 6 servings.


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