No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 tbsp. oil
• 2 (10 fl. oz.) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 small bunches fresh broccoli, cut into 3" lengths, about 4 1/2 cups (can substitute asparagus or sliced leeks)
• 1/2 cup Minute Rice, uncooked
• 2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and stir carrots, onions and celery in hot oil in large pot on medium-high heat 3 mins. Add chicken broth and water; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 10-15 mins. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Blend soup in batches until pureed. Return to pot. Add milk and cheese. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 1 cup servings.