The first week is easy and filled with enthusiasm. Then reality hits you as you realize the old stand-bys of spaghetti or tostadas are no longer available to you. You have to make a whole new list of "go-to" recipes. And that is a daunting task. This is a journey I have just started. I am keeping my food journal here so that when you are in a rut or are starting to panic you can look here for ideas and perhaps even inspiration.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Broccoli Soup


This is a great recipe to make a big batch of and then freeze into individual portions.
Also a great way to use leftover broccoli stems.

Servings: 6                    Prep Time: 15 min         Total Time: 30 min.
o   1 tablespoon olive oil
o   1 medium onion, diced
o   Coarse salt and pepper
o   2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced sodium chicken broth
o   1 large head of broccoli (about 3 pounds), trimmed, stalks peeled, stalks and florets roughly chopped
o   1 medium baking potato, peeled and finely chopped
o   ½ cup heavy cream
o   ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add broth, broccoli, potato and 2 cups of water; season generously with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until broccoli and potato are just tender, about 4 minutes.
Working in batches, puree soup in a blender (fill no more than halfway) and return to pot. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

To freeze: Cool soup to room temperature. Pour about 1 ½ cups into individual containers, leaving 1 inch of space at top. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in microwave or overnight in refrigerator; warm over low heat. When frozen in individual servings makes a great make-ahead meal for one.



Nutrition Information:
Calories: 177
Fat: 10.4g   
Protein: 7.6g
Carbohydrates: 17.3g
Fiber: 4.5g

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