Ingredients

  • 1 sm carrot, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 sm onion, minced
  • 1 x Garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 c. Chicken or possibly vegetable stock
  • 2 c. Skim lowfat milk
  • 2 c. Coarsely minced broccoli
  • 1/2 c. Cooked macaroni Dash nutmeg
  • 1 c. Low-fat yogurt (garnish)

Method

  • Place carrots, celery, onions, garlic, marjoram, basil and stock in medium size saucepan.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer for 10 min.
  • Add in the lowfat milk and broccoli.
  • Return to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 to 7 min or possibly till broccoli is tender.
  • Add in macaroni and nutmeg and heat through.
  • Remove some broccoli buds from the soup and set aside.
  • Place remaining soup in a blender and process on low speed, till the soup is smooth.
  • Return soup to pot with reserved broccoli buds and heat through.