No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

2 med. carrots - peeled & chopped
1 med. onion - chopped
2 celery stalks - chopped
3 tbsp. oil
2 cans (10 oz.) chicken broth
2 cups water
4 ½ cups (2 small spears) fresh broccoli - trimmed cut into 3" lengths
½ cup Minute Rice - uncooked
2 cups milk
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and stir carrots, onion and celery in hot oil in large pot on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and water; stir. Bring to boil.

Step 2

Stir in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Add soup in batches to blender or food processor and blend until puréed. Return soup purée to pot. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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