Puréed Broccoli Soup

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Puréed Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

3/4 c chopped red onion
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp tarragon
4 c broccoli florets
1 Tbsp flour
1 c water, divided
2 c chicken broth
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 Tbsp shredded baby carrot

Preparation:

In saucepan, mix onion, oil, tarragon, broccoli, and salt to taste. Stir over medium heat about 3 minutes. In small bowl, whisk flour and 2 Tbsp water until smooth; set aside.

Add broth, vinegar, pepper, and remaining water to pan. Bring almost to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes.

Puree soup in blender and return to pot. Whisk in flour mixture; stir over medium-high heat until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with carrot. Makes 2 servings.

Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 165 calories
7 g fat (1 g -saturated)
196 mg sodium
21 g carbs
6 g fiber
11 g protein