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Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup

Serves 6

Prep time: 15 min.  Cook time: 35 min.  Total time: 50 min.

Ingredients

One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Broccoli au Gratin Rice
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
2-1/4 cups water
One 14.5 oz. can chicken broth
2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, sauté onion and garlic in butter or margarine until tender.
  2. Add water and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and contents of seasoning packet.
  3. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  4. Remove from heat; add milk to rice mixture, stir to combine.
  5. Transfer half of rice mixture to a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  6. Return puree mixture to contents of Dutch oven; add broccoli and cook over medium-low heat stirring frequently 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender (do not boil).
  7. Add cheese, stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories 261, Calories from Fat 104, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 631mg, Potassium 243mg, Total Carbohydrate 29g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 6g, Protein 11g, Vitamin A 18% Daily, Vitamin C 43% Daily, Calcium 31% Daily, Iron 6% Daily

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