Weight Watchers Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup(s) uncooked onion(s), minced

16 oz frozen chopped broccoli

29 oz canned chicken broth

4 oz low fat cheddar or colby cheese, cut into cubes

1/2 cup(s) fat free skim milk

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup(s) water

1/4 cup(s) cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add broccoli and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes, until broccoli is tender.

2. Reduce heat to low, add cheese and stir until cheese melts; stir in milk and garlic powder.

3. Whisk together water and cornstarch. Add mixture to pan and simmer 2 minutes, until thick. Serve hot. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.