Lunch: Broccoli Soup With Lemon And Chives

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Lunch: Broccoli Soup With Lemon And Chives

Ingredients

Soup:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
8 cups chopped broccoli (1½ to 2 pounds)
4 cups water
1 can (15 ounce) white beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings:
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In soup pot, sauté oil, garlic, onion and broccoli about 10 minutes, until tender.
  2. Add in water and beans. With hand blender, puree half of the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Mix lemon juice, yogurt, chives, salt and pepper. Serve drizzled on top of warm soup.

Servings: 6 (1.5 cups Per Serving)

by Dawn Blatner, RD CSSD LDN

Recipe Provided by EatRight.org