Low-Fat, Full-Flavor Cream of Broccoli Soup

Fans of low-fat cream soups will love this full-flavor broccoli and leek soup. It's simple and creamy — your family won't know the difference.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 leeks, chopped
• 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
• 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in pepper, salt, and coriander.

Step 2

Reserve about 1/4 cup of the smallest broccoli florets. Add remaining broccoli to the leeks and cook until bright green, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until broccoli is very tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and stir in evaporated milk. Serve hot.

Step 4

Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in reserved broccoli florets and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.