Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe

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 ounces) 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 
Before you begin: Wash your hands. 

1. In a soup pot, sauté oil, garlic, onion, and broccoli for about 10 minutes, until tender.
2. Add in water and beans. With a 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. Drizzle on top of warm soup, and serve.

Nutritional Information                                                                                   Serving size: 1½ cups                                                                                               Serves: 6                                                                                                                            Calories: 147; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 357mg; Total Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugars: 4g: Protein: 11g.

Source: https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/creamy-broccoli-soup-recipe