Recipe created by 3-A-Day of Dairy
Servings: Six (6) Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 20 min.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups fat free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen vegetable blend
2 cups 1% lowfat milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and vegetables and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered 5 minutes. Puree 2 1/2 cups of vegetable and broth mixture in blender until smooth and return to saucepan. Stir in milk, cheese and seasonings and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 229
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 28 mg
Sodium: 646 mg
Calcium: 25% Daily Value
Protein: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g |