That's cooks, a smell that spreads quickly. Still, this veggie is a powerhouse of nutrients and, to reap these benefits, you can put up with the smell for a while.
If you have a frozen broccoli - small cuts or the chopped variety. If you have a hand - held immersion blender for this recipe. Whir the soup in small batches and make sure the cover is on tight. The last thing you need is a broccoli "decorated" kitchen!
According to the Fut Day website (cabbage, cauliflower) is low-calorie and has only 34 calories per 100 grams. It is a source of many vitamins and packed with fiber and minerals. , in an article titled "The Nutritional Food Value of Broccoli," says the vegetable providing the body with a plethora of vitamins and nutrients. The article goes on to say that broccoli can help fight breast cancer and help the body "battle deadly carcinogens. "
"I do not be scared off by the sulfur smell that broccoli releases when you cook it," the Fit Day article advises. Instead, focus on the health benefits of this vegetable. People who do not like to eat it as a side dish may enjoy it in soup.
Man brotholi serve broccoli-cheese soup that can swoon. But broccoli-cheese soup is really caloric. My recipe does not contain cheese, which cuts the calories significantly, and I use salt-free chicken broth. , I add real butter for flavor. You may garnish the soup with a tablespoon of Cheddar or Parmesan cheese, or a few tiny pretzels.
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cups salt-free chicken broth
14.4-ounce package frozen broccoli cuts
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash freshly ground black pepper
8-ounce carton fat-free sour cream
Garnish: 1 tablespoon Cheddar or Parmesan cheese, or a few tiny pretzels (optional)
METHOD
1. Melt butter in soup pot. Add chopped onion and saute 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, broccoli cuts, celery salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 12 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
4. Whir soup with hand blender to remove lumps.
5. Stir sour cream with spoon to loosen. Whisk sour cream into soup mixture. Cover and heat 5 more minutes.
6. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired. Makes 6 servings. This recipe freezes well.
