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Melissa Here you go:
NOTE: this is from the Diet Doctor website. I cannot explain why the DD site has very different macros from CM, but I included both sets of data. Also, while the recipe calls for frozen broccoli, I don’t see why fresh wouldn’t work. Let me know when you try it, okay? I’m on day three of a four-day fast and plan on making this when I break my fast tomorrow evening. Enjoy!
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Makes 4 Servings
12 Ounces per Serving
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
MACROS per serving
Calories: 300
Fat: 28g
Protein: 2g
Total Carbs: 6g (although CM grades this at 10g)
Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 5g (although CM grades this at 6g)
Ingredients List
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 (10-oz) packages frozen broccoli florets
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1½ tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp heavy cream, divided
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1 lemon), divided
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable broth and the water to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until thawed but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add 1 cup of the cream, increase the heat and bring to a boil. As soon as it reaches a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the broccoli is quite tender, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and remaining 1 tablespoon of cream and half of lemon juice. Set aside.
- Working in batches, if necessary, in a blender combine the broccoli and broth, cover, and blend on high speed until smooth; pour the soup into a bowl. Stir in the remaining lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the soup to the pot, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and heat until hot, thinning with water to change the consistency if desired.
- Ladle into 4 bowls, drizzle some of the lemon crème over each soup portion, and serve.
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Here is a recipe that I really enjoy. It's got great flavor, not boring. It's a veggie recipe, so not a whole lot of protein, but you could add any protien. Maybe put it on Quiona, a piece of salmon or any other fish. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-vegetable-ragu-108835.