Broccoli garden soup

 
                            BROCCOLI GARDEN SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 11   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       c            Broccoli, chopped
    6       c            Yams, peeled and chopped
    6       c            Defatted Chicken Broth,divid
    2                    Medium Onions, chopped
    4                    Cloves Garlic, minced
    1       T            Olive Oil
    1       c            Celery Tops, chopped
      1/4   t            Ground Allspice (opt)
    2       c            Watercress, chopped
                         Ground Pepper to taste
 
      Simmer the yams, covered, in two cups chicken broth
   10 minutes or until soft; puree in food mill or
   processor. Set aside. In large pot with cover, saute
   the onions and garlic in oil until the onions are
   translucent and starting to brown. Add celery. Saute a
   few minutes, Add broccoli and remaining chicken broth.
   Simmer, covered, eight minutes or until tender-crisp.
   Stir in puree; add seasonings. Serve immediately or
   serve chilled. Top each portion with 1/4 cup chopped
   watercress. Makes 11 one-cup servings.
     Nutrient content per serving: 225 calories, 2 grams
   fat, 4 grams protein, 50 grams carbohydrate, .6
   milligrams cholesterol, 509 milligrams sodium, .4
   milligrams beta carotene.   SOURCE: Tyler Morning
   Telegraph, Wed., Feb. 27 1991
  
 
 
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