This tasty broccoli soup is packed with tooth- and gum-supporting vitamins K and C. With a boost of calcium and flavour from the added cheese, this soup makes a healthy choice for lunch or dinner.
Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 ¾ cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
• 1 ½ cup diced yellow onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¾ cup half-and-half
• 4 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• Fresh parsley

Instructions:

Chop the broccoli florets and carrots, dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, adding the broccoli, onion, carrots, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce heat and cook until broccoli is tender. Remove soup from heat and blend ingredients, either using a hand blender or by pouring batches of soup into a blender or food processor. Once fully blended, return soup to saucepan. Stir in half-and-half and two ounces of cheese. To serve, top with parsley and remaining cheese.

Whole – wheat pancakes with fresh fruit and low – fat yogurt

This is a tasty, healthy treat for a family breakfast.
Recipe

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup liquid egg substitute
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Low-fat yogurt
• Fruit

Instructions:

Preheat griddle. Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add egg substitute, milk and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth. Ladle 2/3 cup of batter onto preheated griddle and cook for 3 – 4 minutes or until golden. Top with low – fat yogurt and your favorite fruit. Enjoy

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