Hearty Low Fat Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons light margarine (Becel)
1 small onion
2 -3 garlic cloves, smashed
5 cups broccoli, cut into pieces
2 large potatoes, scrubbed, unpealed, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and saute until softened.
Stir in broccoli and potatoes and saute 1 minute.
Add broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until veggies are tender.
Use a hand blender, food processor or traditional blender to puree the soup, in batches if necessary, until it is smooth.
Return to the pan and heat through.
Variation: Substitute cauliflower celeriac, squash or a combination of these veggies.