CREAMY RICE & BROCCOLI SOUP

Creamy Rice & Broccoli Soup image

Long-grain white rice and fresh broccoli florets are pureed and blended with milk, sour cream and Parmesan cheese in this easy-to-make weeknight soup.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. corn oil
3 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1-3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook and stir carrots, celery and onions in hot oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat 5 min. Add water, bouillon and pepper; stir. Bring to boil.
Stir in broccoli and rice; simmer on medium-low heat 15 to 20 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
Add soup, in batches, to blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in milk, sour cream and cheese; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g