Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs broccoli
  • 1/2 lb potato, red, unpeeled, diced
  • 1 onion, small, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cups low-fat milk (1%)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresnly ground
  • 3 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, minced

Method

  • In large saucepan, combine broccoli, potato, onion & diluted broth.
  • Cover & bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low & cook until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • In small bowl, whisk milk into the flour. Add milk mixture to soup, along with tarragon, thyme, salt & pepper.
  • Stirring constantly, cook until mixture comes to a boil & is thickened, about 7 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls & sprinkle each with some cheese, then top with minced bell pepper.