Broccoli And Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/8 teaspoon green chili pepper flakes
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

• 1 bring 3 quarts water to boil in a dutch oven; add broccoli and cook 7 minutess or until tender, drain; set aside.
• 2 coat a large saucepan with cooking spray.
• 3 add margarine and place over medium heat until melted.
• 4 add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
• 5 position knife blade in food processor bowl; add broccoli and onion mixture.
• 6 process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally; set aside.
• 7 combine yogurt and flour in a large saucepan, stirring with a wire whisk.
• 8 add broth and next 6 ingredients; stir well.
• 9 cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
• 10 add broccoli mixture; stir well.
• 11 add 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until melted.
• 12 ladle soup into bowls; top with remaining cheese.