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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Want a simple, hearty soup that's South Beach Diet™ approved and the recipes so easy you can prepare it in a snap? Well this soup recipe is your answer. This broccoli cheese soup is loaded with broccoli and cauliflower. This is one broccoli soup that you don't have to simmer for hours or puree, or do anything fancy to. This broccoli and cheese soup will please everyone, and, best of all, this broccoli soup recipe is appropriate for all phases of the South Beach Diet™. Make this cheese soup recipe tonight!

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 pound frozen winter style veggies (broccoli and cauliflower)
1 1/2 can low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1/2 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes or diced tomatoes with green chilies
4-5 ounces low-fat creamy cheese, such as Velveeta Light, cubed

Instructions
Place the veggies, tomatoes, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the cheese and let it melt as you stir it. Mash up veggies or leave them whole.

Recipe created by an online member.

Nutritional Information:
131.81 calories
5.52 g sugar
4.08 total fat (2.33 g sat)
11.91 mg cholesterol
12.6 g carbohydrate
11.74 g protein
3.51 g fiber
732.24 mg sodium

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