Total time: 24 min • Prep: 14 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Our cheesy broccoli soup is so rich and delicious you'll never believe it's light. The secret is the touch of cornstarch that lends body to the skim milk, chicken broth, and cheese base, which tricks the palate into thinking you're indulging in something so creamy that it surely must be forbidden. Sweet sauteed onions and a touch of garlic powder add robust, savoury flavour to the soup while it simmers. Of course, you could beef up the vegetables here if you'd like. Diced red bell pepper would add a pop of colour a bit more sweetness, while a minced jalapeño, seeds and all, would make things spicy.