How to Make Low-Fat, Full-Flavor Cream of Broccoli Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes are as satisfying as a warm and creamy bowl of soup. And if you’re looking for a go-to recipe that’s both healthy and delicious, then look no further than our low-fat, full-flavor cream of broccoli soup. This soup is the perfect way to enjoy the comforting taste of a classic cream soup without all the guilt.

Our recipe takes the classic cream of broccoli soup and gives it a healthy makeover, so you can indulge without the added calories. By swa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 leeks, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in pepper, salt, and coriander.
  • Reserve about 1/4 cup of the smallest broccoli florets. Add remaining broccoli to the leeks and cook until bright green, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until broccoli is very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in reserved broccoli florets and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in evaporated milk. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 440mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 146mg
    • Calcium: 380mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 929mg