Sunday, August 28, 2011

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] VM Broccoli Cheese Soup - 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar

 

Broccoli Cheese Soup - 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar

From: VitaMix Whole Foods Recipe Cookbook
Preparation: 5 minutes
Processing: 5-6 minutes

1 cup (240 ml) skim or low fat milk
1/3 cup (40 g) shredded, low fat cheddar cheese
1 cup (100 g) chopped fresh or frozen broccoli OR cauliflower florets, steamed
1 tsp diced onion
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp chicken OR vegetable bouillon OR soup base

1. Place all ingredients into the Vita-Mix container in the order listed
and secure lid.

2. Select Variable 1.

3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.

4. Blend for 5-6 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.

Steam and reserve an extra cup of florets to add to your finished soup when serving.

Yield: 2 cups (480 ml)
Serving Size: 1 Cup (240 ml)
Nutrition per Serving:
112 Calories, (16% from Fat, 41% from Protein, 43% from Carb), 12g Protein,
2g Tot Fat, 1g Sat Fat, 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugar, 291mg Calcium
1 mg Iron; 228 mg Sodium; 581 IU Vit A; 49 mg Vit C; 7 mg Cholesterol

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