No Cream Creamy Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
2 tablespoons oil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups water
2 bunches fresh broccoli (about 4 1/2 cups, trimmed and sliced into 3-inch lengths)
1/2 cup MINUTE White Rice (uncooked)
2 cups milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook and stir carrots, onion, and celery in hot oil in large saucepot on medium-high heat 3 minute Add chicken broth and water: stir. Bring to a boil.
Stir in broccoli and rice. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
Add soup, in batches, to belnder or food processor container; cover. Blend until pureed. Return soup puree to pot. Add milk and cheese; cook until heated through, stirring occasional.