No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe

No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe

  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. Stir in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
  3. 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.