Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is an easy weeknight dinner. I came up for it because I wanted a lighter version of the classic comfort soup.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Yield:  6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 can cream of healthy request cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons light sour cream

Directions:

1. combine first 7 ingredients in crock pot on low setting
2. heat oil over medium-high heat in medium size skillet. Sauté onion, carrots and broccoli until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes
3. add veggies to crockpot, stir and cover. Cook for 3-4 hours
4. just before serving, stir cheese into crockpot mixture until melted. After dishing into bowls, mix in 1 tablespoon of sour cream per bowl

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