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Lighter Broccoli Cheddar Soup

lighter broccoli cheddar soup

This lighter, healthier brocccoli cheddar soup is thickened with brown rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup nonfat Lactaid milk
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 leeks, whites only, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups Seriously Sharp Cabot Cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Add cooked rice and lactaid milk to blender and process until smooth.

2. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add leeks, saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook additional minute. Add broccoli ; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3.Add chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add rice mixture; simmer 2 minutes. stirring occasionally.

3. Place 2 cups of soup in blender, process until smooth. Return to pan. Add pepper to taste and slowly add cheese, stirring until it melts. Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat for later.

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