Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

Photo: flickr user not a hipster

Ingredients

3 quarts Water

cup Water

6 cups Sml Fresh Broccoli Flowerets

teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Margarine

teaspoon Dried Whole Oregano

1 cup Chopped Onion

teaspoon Dried Whole Thyme

Garlic Clove, minced

teaspoon Black Pepper

1 cup Plain Low-Fat Yogurt

teaspoon Ground Red Pepper

2 cans Low-Sodium Chicken Broth *

1 cup Cheddar Cheese **

Preparation

* 10-1/2 Oz each** Reduced-Fat, shredded and divided Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a Dutch oven; add broccoli and cook 7 mins or until tender.

Drain; set aside. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add margarine and place over medium heat until melted. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 mins or until tender. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add broccoli and onion mixture. Process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally; set aside. Combine yogurt and flour in a large saucepan, stirring with a wire whisk. Add broth and next 6 ingredients; stir well.

Cook over medium heat for 20 mins or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Add broccoli mixture; stir well. Add 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Ladle soup into bowls; top with remaining cheese.

Yields 6cups.