Broccoli Soup

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots -- chopped
• 1 medium onion -- chopped
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 Tablespoons oil
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 small bunches broccoli -- cut into 3" lenghts (about 4 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup rice -- uncooked
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and stir carrots, onion and celery in oil in large saucepot for 3 minutes. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in broccoli and rice and simmer 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir frequently.

Puree soup. Add milk and cheese and cook until heated through.