Broccoli Cheese Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat broth in large saucepan to boiling.
• 2 add broccoli, onion and garlic.
• 3 return to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat to low; cover.
• 5 cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
• 6 remove from heat; cool slightly.
• 7 transfer half of vegetable-broth mixture to blender or food processor (in batches, if necessary); cover. blend until desired consistency.
• 8 return to saucepan.
• 9 combine dry milk, water and flour in medium bowl; mix well.
• 10 stir into soup; season with salt and ground black pepper, if desired.
• 11 heat through.
• 12 add 1 cup cheese.
• 13 stir over low heat until melted.
• 14 sprinkle with additional cheese.