Spray a large nonstick soup pot or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the broccoli, potatoes, carrot, broth and basil. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil then turn the heat to low and simmer, with the pot covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. (Or use a stick blender to puree the vegetables right in the pot.)
Pour the puree back into the soup pot. Add the milk and stir occasionally until heated through.
Remove pan from the heat and let cool for about 1 minute.
Add the cheese and stir until it's melted. Adjust salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes
I used 1 can of evaporated skim milk and 1-½ cups fresh skim milk. The evaporated milk adds some richness without extra fat.If the soup seems too thick, you can thin it with a little more milk. For a chunkier soup, just puree part of the soup.Serving size: 1-½ cupsClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.8*SmartPoints (Green plan)8*SmartPoints (Blue plan)5*SmartPoints (Purple plan)7*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Slim & Healthy Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 -½ cups)
Calories 280Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 5g20%
Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.