Healthy Broccoli Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023
This delicious soup is a great way to serve up nutritious vegetables. It has a wonderful, fresh flavor. —Kay Fairley, Charleston, Illinois
Healthy Broccoli Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
  • Optional: Olive oil, cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, onion and broth; simmer until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. Puree half of the mixture in a blender; return to the saucepan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Gradually add remaining milk. Stir into the broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. If desired, serve with a drizzle of olive oil and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 120 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat-free milk.