Broccoli-Cheese Soup

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 C unsalted chicken stock
• 1 3/4 C broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (abt. 8 oz)
• 1 C diced yellow onion
• 1/2 C chopped carrot
• 3/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly grd black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 C half-and-half
• 4 oz shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese - divided
• 1/4 C fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Preparation

Step 1

combine 1st 7 ingredients in lg. saucepan
bring to boil
reduce heat & simmer 10 min or until broccoli is tender
pour soup into blender
remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape
secure lid on blender
place clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters)
blend until smooth
return soup to pan
stir in 1/2 - 1/2 and 2 oz cheese
top evenly w/ remaining cheese & parsley before serving