Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen broccoli
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   HEAT broth in large saucepan to boiling.

2. 2

   Add broccoli, onion and garlic.

3. 3

   Return to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low; cover.

5. 5

   Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

6. 6

   Remove from heat; cool slightly.

7. 7

   Transfer half of vegetable-broth mixture to blender or food processor (in batches, if necessary); cover. Blend until desired consistency.

8. 8

   Return to saucepan.

9. 9

   COMBINE dry milk, water and flour in medium bowl; mix well.

10. 10

    Stir into soup; season with salt and ground black pepper, if desired.

11. 11

    Heat through.

12. 12

    Add 1 cup cheese.

13. 13

    Stir over low heat until melted.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with additional cheese.