No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

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This is cooking right now. Trying it in the crockpot this time, but directions

are for stovetop. I don't have Minute Rice either, so I used the regular stuff

in the crock pot. Last time I used long grain (sautéed it with the carrots)

and it was great. I do not know how it would come out with a milk substitute.

If anyone tries it that way, be sure and let me know!

 

No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

 

2carrots, peeled, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 Tbsp oil

1/2 tsp garlic, minced

2 (14 1/2oz) cans broth (chicken or vegetable)

2 cups water

2 small bunches fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into 3 " pieces, or 5 cups frozen

broccoli, chopped *

2 cups Instant Rice

2 cups milk

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

In a large stockpot, cook and stir carrots, onion and celery in hot oil, on

medium high heat for 3 minutes. Add broth and water, stir, and bring to boil.

Stir in broccoli and rice, reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or

until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.

Add soup, in batches, to blender or food processor, and puree. Return soup to

pot, add milk and cheese, and cook, stirring frequently, until heated

throughout.

 

Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

 

* can substitute 5 cups fresh or frozen asparagus or 4 cups chopped leeks for

broccoli, or any combination to make 5 cups.