I finally found the recipe I was looking for a few days ago!

Ingredients

3 lbs fresh broccoli, chopped with stems discarded

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

2 cups fat- free milk

1/2 cup reduced – fat cheddar cheese, cubed

Method of Preparation

1. Place broccoli, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, and garlic powder in 4-quart or larger slow cooker and add enough Water* to cover.

2. Cover and cook on high for 1 – 2 hours.

3. Add milk and continue to cook for 15 minutes

4. Finally, stir in cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted.

* To add more flavor, try using a store bought low-sodium chicken broth.

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Information Calories 190, Protein 14 grams, total fat 7 grams, carbohydrates 20 grams, dietary fiber 6 grams, sugars 8 grams, sodium 280 milligrams

Thanks! I will have to make this. Yum!

Would this soup be something that someone could have post-op on the full liquids stage if after the broccoli was cooked and before the cheese was added, you put it all in the blend and chopped up the broccoli and then added the cheese? I will be sleeved two weeks from today and am just trying to get some ideas so i don't get bored!

Would this soup be something that someone could have post-op on the full liquids stage if after the broccoli was cooked and before the cheese was added, you put it all in the blend and chopped up the broccoli and then added the cheese? I will be sleeved two weeks from today and am just trying to get some ideas so i don't get bored!

Double check with your doctor and./or dietitian, but I think as long as it is blended to a smooth consistency, it would be okay.

That sounds very yummy, I bet my husband would love it, too.

That sounds very yummy, I bet my husband would love it, too.

I just had it for dinner and it was really good. Next time, I'll probably remove some of the broth before I add in the milk and then blend up a portion of it before I add in the cheese. It is a little thin when prepared as written, but still very tasty!