Name: Creamy Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 1 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 5 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 lbs broccoli, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, finely chopped

Ingredients

1 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

5 cups vegetable broth

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 lbs broccoli, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large onion, finely chopped

Directions

1.	Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick saucepan.
2.	Add onion and garlic, reduce heat to low, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
3.	Add broccoli, salt, and a pinch of pepper; stir well to coat.
4.	Add broth and lemon juice; raise heat and bring to a simmer. Partially cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until broccoli is very tender, about 25 minutes.
5.	Transfer soup to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, or use a hand blender.
6.	Serve hot, garnished with a small broccoli floret, if desired.

Nutritional Summary

There are 75 calories in 1 serving of Creamy Broccoli Soup.

Calorie Breakdown: 22% fat, 52% carbs, 26% prot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

per serve

Amount Per Serving

Calories

75

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

2.14g

3%

Saturated Fat

0.285g

1%

Trans Fat

-

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.237g

Monounsaturated Fat

1.251g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

458mg

20%

Total Carbohydrate

11.07g

4%

Dietary Fiber

3.3g

12%

Sugars

3.25g

Protein

5.52g

Vitamin D

-

Calcium

72mg

6%

Iron

1.36mg

8%

Potassium

529mg

11%

Vitamin A

35mcg

4%

Vitamin C

106.8mg

119%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.