Low-Fat Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Low-Fat Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, unsalted butter; 2 , leeks, white and green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced thin; 1 1/2 pounds, broccoli, florets chopped, stems peeld and sliced thin; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup, water; 1 tablespoon, Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup, fat-free evaporated milk; 4 ounces, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); , Salt and pepper

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2008

How do you make a low-fat version of a soup whose smooth texture and rich flavor are derived from cheddar cheese and heavy cream?

SERVES6

TIME45 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted to slim down Broccoli Cheddar Soup without sacrificing flavor or texture. Incorporating the broccoli stems, which have just as much flavor as the florets, maximized flavor and increased our Low-Fat Broccoli Cheddar Soup’s bulk. On...

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