Cream of Broccoli Soup - Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 first-course servings
3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 pounds broccoli, cut into pieces (1-inch)
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
Salt and white pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Croutons (recipe)

Per Serving:
Calories: 99 % calories from fat: 9 Protein (g): 6.8 Carbohydrate (g): 17.6 Fat (g): 1.1 Saturated fat (g): 0.2 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 110

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 0.5 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except milk, salt, white pepper, sour cream, and Croutons, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours. Process soup and milk in food processor or blender until smooth; season to taste with salt and white pepper. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve chilled; top each bowl of soup with dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with Croutons.