Creamy Broccoli Rice Soup

Recipe by: Makers of LACTAID® Brand Products

..This creamy, lactose free broccoli soup recipe is made with rice, broth, veggies and Lactaid milk! You'll love how this hearty and healthy soup warms you up on a cold day.

Yield: 6 servings

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Creamy Broccoli Rice Soup Made With Lactaid®

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped

1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup uncooked rice

3 cups chopped broccoli

2 cups <a href="/products/lactaid-fat-free-milk">LACTAID® Fat Free Milk</a>

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Black pepper to taste

Preparation

In a soup pot, combine onion, carrot, celery, garlic and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
Add rice, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Add broccoli, cover and simmer and cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
Using either an immersion blender or a regular blender, process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add LACTAID® Fat Free Milk, thyme, and pepper, and heat slowly. Do not boil.
Serve hot or cold.