No Cream, Creamy Broccoli Soup

By gizgaab

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 tablespoons 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 Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

COOK and stir carrots, onion, and celery in hot oil in large saucepot on medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and water; stir. Bring to boil
STIR in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 minutes 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 pot. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally