Cheese and Broccoli Soup

Name: Cheese and Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-5 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup thinly sliced carrots; 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup water, divided; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 2-1/2 cups milk; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

This is a colorful soup! The orange carrots contrast nicely with the green broccoli. It's made in the microwave. -Jean Pare`, Vermilion, Alberta

Ingredients

1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup water, divided
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 2 minutes longer or until tender. Add broccoli. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, bouillon, salt and pepper; stir in remaining water until smooth. Stir into broccoli mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes or until mixture is boiling and thickened, stirring every minute. Stir in cheese until melted.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Originally published as Broccoli Cheese Soup in Taste of Home August/September 2000

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Blooming flower

Jan 26, 2013

Its just "ok"...I added fettucine noodle too.
beksand

Oct 8, 2012

Very yummy soup!! Did it on the stove too.
holhol04

Oct 17, 2010

I love this recipe! Although, I do cook mine on the stove !