INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup coarsely chopped steamed broccoli
• 1  14.5 oz. can vegetable broth
• 2 cups fat free half and half
• 2 TB sun dried tomatoes in olive oil
• 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
• 2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• 2 TB finely chopped cilantro
• shaved parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Combine broth, fat free half and half, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro, and heat on medium heat until boiling.  Bring the heat down to a simmer and add the chopped broccoli, heating until the broccoli is warmed through.  Spoon out into bowls and top with parmesan cheese, if you wish.

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