broccoli soup ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, and saute garlic 1 minute. mix in broccoli, and cook 5 minutes. pour in broth, and stir in rice. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• strain the broccoli and cooked rice from the soup, and place in a blender with 1 cup of the soup liquid. blend until smooth. return to pot. serve with cheddar cheese.