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Broccoli Soup
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Serves 4
Each serving equals 1 cup of vegetables 

Ingredients:
3 cups chopped broccoli (or 2-10 ounce packages frozen broccoli)
½ cup diced celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups nonfat milk
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
¼ tsp. salt
Dash ground pepper
Dash ground thyme
¼ cup grated low-fat Swiss cheese 

Directions:
Place vegetables and broth in saucepan.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender (about 8 minutes).  Mix milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and thyme; add to cooked vegetables.  Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup is slightly thickened and mixture just begins to boil.  Remove from heat.  Add cheese and stir until melted. 

Nutritional Analysis: Calories 140 , Fat 3 g, Calories from Fat 18%, Protein 11 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrates 20 g, Fiber 5 g, Sodium 270 mg. 

Courtesy of fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
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