Cream Of Broccoli Raab (Rapini) Soup

• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 stalk celery
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 cups chicken broth (i use knorr boullion cubes )
• 4 cups broccoli raab (washed and chopped)
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• cheese (to garnish)

1. In medium sized stock pot saute onion, garlic and celery in olive oil until tender.
2. Add broccoli raab and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and puree soup with a hand blender. (you can use the blender for this but let the liquid cool first).
4. Return to heat.
5. In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
6. Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup and stir well.
7. Serve over a mound of grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

onion, garlic, celery, olive oil, black pepper, red pepper, chicken broth, broccoli raab, margarine, flour, milk, cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-broccoli-raab-rapini-soup-376336 (may not work)