Creamy Broccoli Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Creamy Broccoli Soup

• Minute Rice
• Carrots
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• Celery
• Garlic Clove
• Olive Oil
• Chicken Broth
• Water
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
• Skim Milk
• Parmesan Cheese
• Salt And Pepper

How to Make Creamy Broccoli Soup

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add broccoli florets and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
7. Remove from heat and carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender).
8. Blend until smooth.
9. Return the soup to the pot and stir in milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
10. Heat through, but do not boil.
11. Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using) before serving.
12. Serve hot with crusty bread or French bread.