Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By mrspolanco77

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 head broccoli
• 2 onions chopped
• 1/3 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 2 T spicy brown mustard

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring water to boiling in large saucepan.

2. Cut broccoli into quarters. Cook in boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and reserve for garnish.

3. Coarsely chop broccoli and add to water in saucepan with onions, rice, milk, salt and pepper. Simmer until veggies are tender, about 20 minutes.

4. Working in batches, transfer vegetables and some liquid to food processor. Add cheese and mustard. Whirl until smooth--2-3 minutes.

5. Return soup to saucepan. Add more milk if desired. Gently reheat over low; do not let boil.

6. Garnish with reserved broccoli.