Broccoli Soup

1-1/2 cups broccoli, chopped (see note)

1/4 cup celery, diced

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1 cup chicken broth, unsalted

2 cups skim milk

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 tsp. salt

Dash pepper

Dash ground thyme

1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded

1.  Place vegetables and broth in saucepan. Bring to boiling, reduce heat, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.

2.  Mix milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and thyme; add to cooked vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is slightly thickened and mixture just begins to boil.

3.  Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.

Calories – 110

Total fat – 3 grams

Sodium – 252 mg