Poor Man's Cream of Broccoli Soup

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli, chopped
• 2 cans evaporated milk
• 1/2 stick margarine (for sauteing)
• 2-6 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped finely
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bunch of carrots
• 4 medium potatoes

Preparation

Step 1

•Chop the potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces and boil until soft.

• In the meantime, saute the broccoli, garlic and onions until the broccoli turns bright green and is still crunchy.

• Drain the potatoes and carrots, reserving the liquid.

• Add the cream soup and milk to the broccoli and onions. Add some of the water from the potatoes and carrots to thin the soup base.

• Add the potatoes and carrots and mix thoroughly, taking care not to beat too vigorously.

• Season with salt and pepper and let cook until the mixture gets hot.

• Serve with cheese, if desired.