YEILD
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 14-ounce can cannellini or navy beans, rinsed (see Tip)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and cook until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.
- Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.
Tip:
While we love the convenience of canned beans, they tend to be high in sodium. Give them a good rinse before adding to a recipe to rid them of some of their sodium (up to 35 percent) or opt for low-sodium or no-salt-added varieties.
Recipe adapted from www.eatingwell.com
