Low Fat Broccoli Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium broccoli stems
1/2 small head cauliflower
1 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons margarine
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped potatoes, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons dried chives
2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Preparation

Clean the broccoli and cauliflower, reserving 3/4 cup of the broccoli, and 3/4 cup of the cauliflower florets, chopping the rest fine.
Saute green onios in margarine until tender.
Stir in flour, cooking for 1 minute.
Stir in Chicken stock, chopped broccoli and cauliflower, potatoes, chives, and basil and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Process in food processor until smooth.
Add milk and reserved broccoli and cauliflower florets until boiling again.
Reduce heat and simmer until florets are crisp-tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.