Creamy Broccoli Soup

SOUPS

2tablespoons fresh parsley

4ounces Cheddar cheese

1small onion, cut in 1-inch pieces

12 rib celery, cut in

1-inch pieces

1tablespoon vegetable oil

1 pound broccoli

3cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

2teaspoons Dijon mustard

1teaspoon curry powder

18 teaspoon black pepper

2cups skim or low-fat milk

3tablespoons all-purpose flour

Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl. With processor running, add parsley through feed tube. Process until coarsely chopped, about

5 seconds. Set aside.

Exchange mini bowl and mini blade for 4 mm shredding disc. Add cheese. Process to shred. Set aside.

Exchange shredding disc for multipurpose blade. Add onion and celery. Process until finely chopped, about 5 seconds.

Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, until oil sizzles. Add onion and celery to saucepan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Cut stems from broccoli. Cut florets into small pieces. Cut tough portion from stems. Cut remaining stems in half lengthwise and in 1-inch pieces. Add stem pieces to work bowl. Process until coarsely chopped, about 5 seconds. Remove to saucepan.

Add florets, half at a time, to work bowl. Pulse

5 times, about 1 second each time, until coarsely chopped. Remove to saucepan. Repeat with remaining broccoli florets.

Add chicken broth, parsley, mustard, curry powder, and pepper to saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Pour into large bowl to cool slightly.

Add half of broccoli mixture to work bowl. Process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Return to saucepan. Repeat with remaining broccoli mixture.

In small bowl, combine milk and flour. Stir until smooth. Add to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated.

Yield: 6 cups (6 1-cup servings).

Per serving: About 172 cal, 11 g pro, 12 g car, 9 g fat, 21 mg chol, 346 mg sod.

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Kenmore KFPM650, KFPSL6, KFPSL4, KFPFF, KFPSH6, KFPPS, KFPCJ Creamy Broccoli Soup, Tablespoons fresh parsley, Pound broccoli