Broccoli Cheese Soup (Low-Fat)

SkillScale: 3 This is a recipe that is super fast and fit into my weight watchers. It is 4 points and makes 4 servings of about 1 1/4 cup each. I'd double or triple the recipe. Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag of frozen broccoli floret 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 -4 finely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon butter (or 10 servings spray butter) 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese (we use Kraft Cheddar Classic Melts) 1 cup fat-free half-and-half Directions: 1 Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high). 2 Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear. 3 When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears. 4 Mash entire mixture with a potato masher. 5 Bring to a rapid boil. 6 Boil for about 3-5 minutes. 7 Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese. 8 Stir until cheese melts. 9 Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.