V8 VELVETY TOMATO-CHEDDAR SOUP

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Recipe from First Magazine 11/3/08. Feel free to substitute veggie broth for the chicken broth to make this a great vegetarian recipe!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h2m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons butter
1 quart chicken broth or 1 quart vegetable broth
1 cup vegetable juice
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepot, melt the butter then saute' brown rice, onions and carrots over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 35 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • In a blender, puree mixture for 2 minutes and then return it to the saucepot.
  • Add the juice and cook 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the half and half and cheese.
  • When cheese is melted, serve up the soup.
  • Garnish with kettle corn and some fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 1292.5, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9.3, Protein 19.2

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