Jasmine's Place Issue No. 2 - November/December 2012 | Page 14

HEALTHY EATING From Joanna Faillace Certified Biblical Health Coach, Author and TV Host of Super-Naturally Healthy Kids with Chef Joanna as seen daily on TBN's Smile of a Child Network. .. © 2012 Joanna Faillace Super-Naturally Healthy Fresh and Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup! © 2012 Joanna Faillace Ingredients: *Use organic ingredients as often as possible Broccoli is a green super food that acts like a suit of armor shielding our bodies from the attacks of colon and breast cancer. Broccoli contains and releases powerful antioxidants like folic acid, potassium and vitamin C to help bolster our bodies’ defense systems against debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and arthritis. Enjoy this hearty and delicious soup made with one of God’s supernaturally healthy foods, broccoli! 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup finely diced celery 2 medium potatoes, any type, peeled and diced 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons all purpose, unbleached flour 1 - 14 ½ ounce low sodium chicken broth 1 ½ cups whole milk ½ cup heavy cream 3 cups chopped broccoli florets 2 cups grated Vermont sharp cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Celtic Sea salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper Freshly ground nutmeg, to taste JASMINE'S PLACE 14 14