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Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup is for Soup.

Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup takes 35 minutes to cook.

Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup are:

One 6 oz. package Farmhouse? Broccoli au Gratin Rice
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
2-1/4 cups water
One 14.5 oz. can chicken broth
2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup:

1.In a Dutch oven, saut? onion and garlic in butter or margarine until tender.2.Add water and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and contents of seasoning packet.3.Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.4.Remove from heat; add milk to rice mixture, stir to combine.5.Transfer half of rice mixture to a blender or food processor and process until smooth.6.Return puree mixture to contents of Dutch oven; add broccoli and cook over medium-low heat stirring frequently 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender (do not boil).7.Add cheese, stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.Serving Size:?Makes about six 1 & 1/2 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAMIECEE.

The nutritional information for Creamy Broccoli, Rice and Cheddar Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 277.6

• Total Fat: 12.9 g
• Cholesterol: 40.3 mg
• Sodium: 789.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
• Protein: 12.1 g