No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

By mmcspencer

Yum!

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. oil
• 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 small bunches fresh broccoli, trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths (about 4-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup MINUTE Premium White Rice, uncooked
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

COOK and stir carrots, onions and celery in hot oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 min. Add chicken broth and water; stir. Bring to boil. Stir in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
ADD soup, in batches, to blender or food processor container; cover. Blend until pureed.
RETURN soup puree to saucepan. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.