99 Calorie Broccoli Soup

• cup vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock↗1
• cups chopped broccoli (about 1/2 large bunch)3
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot↗2
• cup soymilk or 1 cup skim milk↗1
• teaspoon low sodium soy sauce↗1
• cup finely chopped red onion1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the chopped broccoli, garlic and ginger. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until the broccoli is tender. Remove from the heat.

3. 3

   After the broccoli has cooled slightly, puree it in a food processor or blender, or use a hand immersion blender. Return it to the sauce pan.

4. 4

   Add the soy milk or skim milk and soy sauce. Warm over low heat.

5. 5

   Serve sprinkled with chopped red onion.

6. 6

   For Vegetarian/Vegan use Vegetable broth.

7. 7

   For Vegan use soy milk.