Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Submitted by Chef Cotton

"I marked this recipe 'keeper'. It is from the malt-o-meal site. A lovely creamy soup with lumps of broccoli in it. Delicious and nutritious."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 lb broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
• 1⁄2 cup Malt-o-Meal original hot cereal, uncooked
• 1 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cut into small cubes (such as Velveeta or Velveeta Light)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

directions

1. In soup pot or large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, till tender, 4 minutes.
3. Add broth, water, and broccoli. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, till broccoli is tender, 10 minutes.
4. Gradually stir in cereal; continue simmering, stirring occasionally, till thickened, 3 minutes.
5. Stir in milk and heat through.
6. Remove from heat and add cheese and pepper; stir till cheese melts.
7. Place half of soup in blender or processor; pulse till smooth.
8. Return mixture to pot with remaining soup and heat through.
9. Serve with crusty bread.