Cream of Broccoli Soup

Serving: Serves: 4
Cook Time: About 20 minutes
Total Time: About 50 minutes

Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, sliced
5 cups chopped broccoli
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup elbow macaroni
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Pinch nutmeg


Directions
1. In a large wide saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.

3. Add broccoli, broth, macaroni, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli and pasta are soft, about 20 minutes.

4. Cool slightly. Transfer to food processor. Puree until smooth.

5. Return to saucepan. Add evaporated skim milk, thyme, and nutmeg. Return to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes before serving.

Each serving: About 150 calories, 10 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat (.5 g saturated), 1.5 mg cholesterol, 770 mg sodium.