No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 bunches fresh broccoli (about 4 1/2 cups, trimmed and sliced into 3-inch lengths)
• 1/2 cup minute rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook and stir carrots, onion, and celery in hot oil in large saucepot on medium-high heat 3 minute add chicken broth and water: stir. bring to a boil.
• 2 stir in broccoli and rice. reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• 3 add soup, in batches, to belnder or food processor container; cover. blend until pureed. return soup puree to pot. add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasional.