No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

By lindybug

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 Tbsp oil
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 small bunches fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into 3" lengths (about 4 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook and stir carrots, onion and celery in hot oil in large sauce pot on med-high heat 3 min. Add chicken broth and water; stir. Bring to a boil.

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

3. Add soup in batches to blender or food processor container; cover. Blend until pureed. Return soup puree to pot. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring constantly.