Ingredients Original recipe yields 4 servings Ingredient Checklist 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 head broccoli, chopped 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth ½ cup uncooked white rice ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, and saute garlic 1 minute. Mix in broccoli, and cook 5 minutes. Pour in broth, and stir in rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Step 2 Strain the broccoli and cooked rice from the soup, and place in a blender with 1 cup of the soup liquid. Blend until smooth. Return to pot. Serve with Cheddar cheese.
