Easy Cream Of Broccoli Soup

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This soup is comfort food at it's best! it makes a good lunch or dinner with some sandwiches. i use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian friendly for my sister. enjoy!!!

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Steps

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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

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Add diced celery , onion , and garlic to butter.

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Allow 2 minutes to soften.

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Stir in flour and continue stirring for 1 minute.

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Slowly stir in veg.

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Broth & frozen broccoli.

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Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Spoon out most of the big chunks of broccoli.

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Mash the broccoli with a potato masher or puree in a blender -- return broccoli to soup.

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Add milk and cubed cheese.

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Stir occasionally until melted and well combined.

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Season with black pepper & / or hot sauce for a kick !.

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Ingredients

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butter, flour, celery rib, garlic cloves, onion, vegetable broth, frozen broccoli, milk, cheese, pepper, hot sauce