Today was a great cardio day for me. I biked to work and biked to and from home during my lunch break. The ride home was into the wind and was really tough. Then after work, I practiced some more exercise commuting. I ran to my voting booth and cast my ballot for the DC mayoral election.
Then I ran home and picked up the dog and ran around the neighborhood. Usually she slows me down, but I did 3.11 miles @9:15 pace and 1.89 miles @9:07 pace with the dog, bringing me to my goal for the day of 5 miles.
After my workout I got to work in the kitchen. I had a huge bag of broccoli from Costco and soup on the mind, and came up with a surprisingly delicious soup.
I apologize for the camera phone pictures, but since I ran home I couldn’t carry much on me and my camera was left behind at work. Do not let the bad pictures fool you – this soup is so good!
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Ingredients (4 big servings)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cups of broccoli florets
- 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 4 wedges of garlic & herb laughing cow cheese
- Salt & pepper
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for about five minutes.
- Add broccoli and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for at a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the flour and the milk.
- Once the broccoli is tender, use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the soup. I prefer to leave some chunks of broccoli.
- Add the flour paste and stir for a few minutes to thicken up the soup.
- Drop in cheese. Make sure the water is not boiling!
- Stir until cheese has melted through.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Information
Calories – 119 Total fat – 4.2g Total carbs – 14.7g Dietary Fiber – 3.0g Protein – 6.6g
I ate one serving with a piece of buttered toast for dipping. I cannot wait to have leftovers for lunch!
Ooh I just got an immersion blender for my birthday and I will definitely be trying this soup! I love creamy broccoli soup but it’s always full of too many calories. This one looks amazing
I just love fall/winter for warm soups and creamy oatmeal.
It was my first time using the immersion blender and it was so much easier than the food processor!
That soup does look mighty tasty! I wish I could actually eat broccoli. I love the flavor of it but it does not love me.
Hi, Liz. I am a first time visitor to your blog. I found my way via the Foodbuzz Project Food Blog. I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed my visit. I’m looking forward to seeing your entry for the next leg of the competition. I wish you well and hope you are having a great day. Blessings…Mary
Thanks for stopping by!
creamy broccoli?! that sounds right up my alley. i’ll have to try it sometime.
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