Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups small broccoli florets
• 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Dash of ground mace

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Place half of broccoli mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour broccoli mixture into a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining broccoli mixture. Return pureed mixture to pan.
2. Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk until well blended; add to broccoli mixture. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken, stirring frequently. Add lemon juice, butter, salt, pepper, and mace, stirring until butter melts.