No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup

• 1-1/4 cups chopped carrots (about 2 medium) Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
• 3/4 cup chopped onions (about 1 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
• 3 Tbsp. oil
• 2 cans (10 fl oz/284 mL each) 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4-1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 2 small bunches)
• 1/2 cup instant white rice, uncooked
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese

1. Cook and stir carrots, onions and celery in hot oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 min.
2. Add broth and water; stir.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Stir in broccoli and rice.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 15 min.
6. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
7. Add soup, in batches, to blender or food processor; cover.
8. Blend until pureed.
9. Return soup puree to saucepan.
10. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

carrots, onions, celery, oil, chicken broth, water, broccoli florets, instant white rice, milk, cheese

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/no-cream-creamy-broccoli-soup-90462.aspx (may not work)