Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Soup

I have a thing for cheese. But I also have a thing for trying to lose weight. This recipe, while it may seem completely fattening, is really a tasty way to get that creamy fix--low calories and veggie servings to boot!

The CEO's Creamy Broccoli & Cheese Soup

{I can't take all of the credit here--

a friend of mine passed this recipe on to me!}

Ingredients:

1 box of frozen Broccoli Florets

1 lb. of Velvetta Cheese

1 carton of low-sodium Chicken Broth

1 can of Rotel Tomatoes


Microwave the Broccoli Florets for half of the time suggested on the box (you just want to thaw them out) - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cheese into the Chicken Broth until slightly boiling - Add the Broccoli Florets & Rotel tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes

Even though I love the creaminess of this soup, I give it only 3 spoons. The Rotel tomatoes makes it very spicy. I love a little spice, but too much of it took away from the flavor of the cheese that I was craving. I would suggest either cutting the tomatoes with half Rotel and half plain mini-diced tomatoes, or just using a can of the mini-diced tomatoes instead.


Enjoy!!
~ Chrissy MacCEO