Virtually Fat Free Cream Of Broccoli Soup

• 2 lbs broccoli
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup fat-free liquid creamer
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

1. Take one bunch of the broccoli and cut the florets away from the stalks; cut the florets into slivers lengthwise and set aside.
2. Finely chop the stalks and remaining broccoli; place in a medium non-stick saucepan.
3. Add the vegetable broth, onions, shredded carrots and garlic.
4. Cover and cook, stirring often for 6 to 8 minutes.
5. Add the reserved broccoli florets.
6. Cook, stirring, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the florets are bright green.
7. Whisk in the milk and creamer.
8. Bring to a near boil over medium heat.
9. Hold a large fine sieve over the saucepan; add the flour to the sieve and shake into the soup, whisk to incorporate.
10. Cook over low heat, stirring often for 3 to 5 miutes, or until the soup becomes thick.
11. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
12. Serve each bowl with a tablespoon of shredded fat-free cheddar on top.
13. Enjoy!

broccoli, vegetable broth, onion, carrot, clove garlic, milk, liquid creamer, allpurpose, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/virtually-fat-free-cream-of-broccoli-soup-109042 (may not work)