Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   2      cups          fresh broccoli stalks -- (peeled and diced)
   2      tablespoons   fresh thyme -- finely chopped or-
     3/4  teaspoon      dried thyme -- crushed
   1      cup           onion -- thinly sliced
   1      cup           red cooking apple peeled and diced
     1/2  cup           celery -- diced
   4      cups          lo-salt -- lo-fat chick. stock
     1/4  teaspoon      ground white pepper
     1/4  cup           nonfat yogurt
   2      tablespoons   minced parsley

Preparation:

Heat oil in large pot with lid. Add broccoli, thyme, onion, apple and celery. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes. Add chicken stock and pepper. Cook 30 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Puree 1 cup at a time in blender or food processor. Serve hot or chilled, garnished with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkling of minced parsley. Makes 5 1/2 cups.