- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup chopped onions
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup MINUTE Premium White Rice, uncooked
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Cook and stir carrots, celery and onions in hot oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat 5 min. Add broth and pepper; stir. Bring to boil.
- Stir in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
- Add soup, in batches, to blender or food processor; cover. Blend until pureed. Return soup puree to saucepan. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.