Broccoli-Cheddar Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. water
6 c. small fresh broccoli florets (about 2 large heads)
vegetable cooking spray
1/2 tsp. margarine
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 c. flour
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans low sodium chicken broth
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper, ground
1 c. (4 oz.) reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a Dutch oven; add broccoli and cook 7 minutes until tender.
Drain; set aside.