Winter Broccoli Soup

Prep Time

30 minutes

Number of Servings

Ingredients

1 large celery rib, thinly sliced
1 medium bunch broccoli, florets only, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 small parsnips, peeled and sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 to 3 tsp lemon juice, optional
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

In a deep saucepan, place celery, broccoli, onion, parsnips, broth, salt, and pepper.
Cover tightly and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
Add lemon juice, if using. In a blender, puree soup until velvet-smooth. Serve in bowls or pour into mugs.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Info

118 Calories, 8 g Protein, 22 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat, 145 mg Sodium, Vitamin C, Folate Vitamin E, Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6, Pantothenic acid, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium