Broccoli Cheese Soup for the Soul

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup for the Soul
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3 cups chopped broccoli (, peeled stems included); 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, , to taste; 4 cups low-fat milk (don't use skim, though); 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

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Recipe by Lennie

This is real comfort food for me. Very warming on a cold day.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups low sodium chicken broth
3

cups chopped broccoli (, peeled stems included)
¹⁄₂

cup chopped celery
2

tablespoons butter
4

tablespoons flour
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
4

cups low-fat milk (don't use skim, though)
¹⁄₂

cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

In a medium saucepan, bring broth, broccoli (about 1 med. head will yield 3 cups chopped broccoli) and celery to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
With a whisk or wooden spoon, add milk gradually, beating constantly to prevent lumping.
(It will thicken like paste at first; keep beating in milk to thin it.) Bring to a boil.
If you want a smooth soup, puree broccoli in blender.
Now add broccoli mixture (smooth or chunky) into large saucepan with the milk.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Serve immediately.

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