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Green Bean Soup (D)
Source: Unknown
Serves: 2

1 pint green beans, sliced trimmed
1 cup onions, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup milk, low-fat 1%
1/4 cup pareve chicken broth, low-sodium
1 tsp flour, all-purpose
6 chives, trimmed, for garnish

In 1-quart microwavable casserole combine first 3 ingredients; microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes, until margarine is melted. Add 1/2 cup water and microwave on High for 5 minutes, until beans are tender. Let cool slightly.

Transfer mixture to blender and process until smooth; add remaining ingredients and process until combined. Return to casserole and microwave on High for 1 minute, until mixture thickens slightly and is thoroughly heated.

Pour soup into 2 soup bowls and garnish each portion with 3 trimmed chives.

Posted by Pauline Miller

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 138 Calories; 7g protein; 4g fat; 21g carbohydrates; 211 mg calcium; 116 mg sodium; 5 mg cholesterol; 3g dietary fiber
Exchanges: 1/2 Milk, 1/2 Fat, 3 Vegetables, 20 Optional Calories