Sour Cream Broccoli Soup

Name: Sour Cream Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups water; 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted; 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds); 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

This is one dish I make often to serve to guests with dinner. It's a great comfort soup on a cold day. Broccoli lovers will appreciate the subtle seasonings that enhance the vegetable's flavor. —Lorraine Ellingson, Strathmore, Alberta

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups water
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)
5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the water, broth, carrots, mustard, cumin and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel broccoli stalks and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Coarsely chop florets. Add to onion mixture; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly.
In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan and heat through. Dollop each serving with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 123 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Cream of Broccoli Soup in Healthy Cooking December/January 2009

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nceducator

Aug 19, 2016

I gave it five stars. Easy to prepare, hearty, and delicious! So good I'd triple the recipe next time I make it.
vwgirl9

Nov 6, 2012

I'd like it a little more thick but it was easy to make and healthy.
dragynmyrlin

Jan 10, 2010

This was very good and very easy. I used the broccoli stalks that are usually thrown away and chopped small. Added a little black pepper and omitted the cumin. Very simple, very good. My husband wanted more but it only made 3 decent size servings.