Broccoli-cauliflower soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsFresh chopped broccoli
¾poundsFresh chopped cauliflower
cupChopped onion
cupBouillon
¼teaspoonGround mace
3cupsSkim milk
1tablespoonCornstarch
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
cupShredded Swiss cheese

Directions

Cook broccoli, cauliflower, and onion in the bouillon until tender. Pour half the vegetables, along with half the bouillon, into a blender and blend until smooth. Remove, and blend the remaining vegetable mixture, along with the mace. Return all of blended mixture to pan.

Blend ½ c of milk (⅙ total) with cornstarch and add to vegetables. Add remaining milk, salt, and pepper, and cook until thick and hot, stirring occasionally. Blend in cheese and stir until melted. (71 calories per serv)

Makes 8 servings