By: EatingWell

Photographer: Burris, Ken

Publish Date: 2008-11-01

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings, scant 1 cup each

Total Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Recipe Description:

Broccoli, white beans and Cheddar blend together deliciously in this quick and healthy soup.

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
2. 1 cup water
3. 1 pound broccoli crowns, trimmed and chopped (about 6 cups)
4. 1 14-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
6. 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
7. 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Steps:

1. Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and continue cooking until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and continue cooking until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.
2. Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 153 calories; 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat, 0g mono unsaturated fat); 21 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 6 g fiber; 437 mg sodium; 435 mg potassium

Nutrtion Bonus: Vitamin C (94% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Calcium (21% dv).

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Recipe Categories:

Course(s)

Dinner

Lunch

Cuisine(s)

American

Degree of Difficulty

Easy

Special Health Consideration(s)

Low Calorie

Low Carb

High Fiber

Low Sat Fat

Low Cholesterol

Low Sodium

High Calcium

Heart Healthy

Healthy Weight

Seasons & Occassions

Winter

Fall

Main Ingredient(s)

Dairy & Soy

Cheese

Technique(s)

Quick

Blender

Dish Type(s)

Main Dish

Soups/Stews

Appetizers

Side Dishes

Recipe Disclaimer(s):

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