Ladle yourself up a bowl of soup!

In honor of January, National Soup Month, is this delicious recipe.

Zach’s Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup

1 (14-ounce) can lower sodium fat-free chicken broth

2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 cup fat-free milk

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast

2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half

3/4 cup diced light processed cheese

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

In a medium saucepan sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, combine chicken broth, broccoli and onion. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or just until broccoli is tender. In a covered jar, combine milk and flour. Shake well to blend. Pour milk mixture into broccoli mixture. Add chicken, half and half, cheese and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture thickens and is heated through, stirring often. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

HINT: If you don’t have leftovers, purchase a chunk of cooked chicken breast from your local deli.

“Each serving equals approximately: 170 calories, 2g fat, 24g protein, 14g carb., 246mg sodium, 132mg calcium, 3g fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch/Carb. Carb Choices: 1