CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP

2tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

8ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, chilled

1 small onion, cut into halves

1rib celery, cut into 21⁄2-inch pieces

2tablespoons butter or margarine

1large stalk (about 1 lb.) broccoli

31⁄2 cups chicken broth

2 cups milk, divided

1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1teaspoon curry powder, if desired

1⁄8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

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Position mini bowl and mini blade in work bowl. With processor running, add parsley through small feed tube. Process until coarsely chopped, 5 to 10 seconds. Set aside.

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

Exchange chef's bowl and shredding disc for 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add onion and celery. Process to slice. Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove onion and celery to saucepan. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until crisp-tender,

stirring occasionally.

Cut stems from broccoli, and peel tough coating from stems. Cut florets into small pieces. Position 2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add broccoli stems. Process to slice. Remove to saucepan.

Add broccoli florets and broth to saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Exchange slicing disc for multipurpose blade in work bowl. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables from saucepan to work bowl. Add 1 cup milk. Process until chopped,

5 to 8 seconds.

In medium mixing bowl, whisk flour into remaining 1 cup milk, whisking until smooth. Add mustard, curry powder, if desired, and pepper sauce. Stir until combined.

Add milk mixture to broth in saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly and slightly thickened, stirring often. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; stir until melted.

Add broccoli mixture to saucepan. Heat thoroughly. Garnish each serving with parsley.

Yield: 8 servings (1 cup per serving).

Per Serving: About 220 cal, 12 g pro, 13 g carb, 14 g total fat, 8 g sat fat, 45 mg chol, 710 mg sod.

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KitchenAid KFP1642CA, KPFP850 manual Cheddar Broccoli Soup
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