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Grandmas’ Broccoli & Cheese Soup

By March 1st, 2022No Comments

Grandmas’ Broccoli & Cheese Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken stock divided
  • ½ cup instant brown rice uncooked
  • 1 cup Almond Milk or oat milk, or whole milk
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 ¼ lbs broccoli florets coarsely chopped
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 ¼ cups Daiya dairy free shred or regular cheddar shredded chesee

Instructions
 

  • Combine 2 cups stock and rice in a small saucepan over medium-high; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Place rice mixture and milk in a blender. Secure lid on blender, and remove center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over opening. Process until mixture is smooth.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add broccoli and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 2 cups stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or just until broccoli is tender. Add rice mixture; simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place 2 cups soup in blender; process until smooth. Return pureed soup to pan. Add pepper and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese melts. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.