NO-CREAM CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP

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Enjoy a warm, creamy bowl of mmm with this No-Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup. There's more to this creamy broccoli soup than the name suggests. Like four kinds of veggies and savory grated Parmesan.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. oil
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. pepper
4-1/2 cups small broccoli florets
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups milk
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 broth and pepper; stir. Bring to boil.
Stir in broccoli and rice; simmer on medium-low heat 15 to 20 min. or until vegetables and rice are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add soup, in batches, to blender or food processor; blend until puréed. Return each batch to saucepan. Add milk and cheese; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g