Broccoli Cheese Soup

Contributed By: crj96
Light & Tasty

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Soups & Stews

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Chopped sweet onion
3 Garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp All-purpose flour
1 can Reduced-sodium vegetable broth
4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
1/4-1/2 tsp Dried tarragon
1/4 tsp Dried thyme
1/8 tsp Pepper
1 1/2 cups 1% milk
1 1/4 cups Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

In a large nonstick saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add flour; stir to coat evenly and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 102 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.

In small batches, transfer soup to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return soup to pan; heat through. Reduce heat. Add 1 cup cheese; stir just until melted. Serve immediately. Garnish with remaining cheese.