• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 8 cups chopped broccoli (1½ to 2 pounds)
• 4 cups water
• 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
• Salt and pepper, to taste



Toppings:

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
• Salt and pepper, to taste

    Method of Preparation

    Wash your hands before you start.

      1. Sauté the oil, garlic, onion, and broccoli in a soup pot for ten minutes or until they are soft.

      2. Add the beans and water. Puree half of the soup with a hand blender. Add salt and pepper for seasoning. Simmer for ten minutes after bringing to a boil.

      3. Combine chives, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle on top of warm soup and serve.

    Nutritional Information

• Serving size - 1 1/2 cups
• Serves - 6
• Calories - 147
• Total Fat - 3g
• Saturated Fat - 0g
• Trans Fat - 0g
• Cholesterol - 0mg
• Sodium - 357mg
• Total Carbohydrate - 22g
• Dietary Fiber - 6g
• Sugars - 4g
• Protein - 11g