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This rich, buttermilk and fresh broccoli soup can be served warm garnished with cheddar cheese or chilled with creamy yogurt.

2 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
small broccoli florets
lower-fat plain yogurt
chives
shredded Cheddar cheese
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook broccoli in chicken broth for 10 minutes or until tender. Refrigerate in broth until chilled.
In a food processor or blender, puree chilled mixture, buttermilk and seasonings until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Reheat just to serving temperature, or chill and serve as cold soup. Serve garnished with broccoli, yogurt, chives and Cheddar cheese.
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