MOLINE, Illinois -- January is National Soup Month and Fareway Food Store's Caitlyn Ferin is making a Lighter Broccoli Cheese Soup Tuesday, January 15. Here are the ingredients:
* 2 Tbsp butter or olive oil
* 1 small onion, minced
* 2/3 cup diced carrot
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/4 cup flour
* 3 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken stock
* 2 cups 2% milk
* 3-4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head of broccoli)
* 1 tsp Dijon mustard
* to taste salt and pepper
* 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
Heat butter or olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until melted. Add onion and carrots and sauté until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and stir. Add flour and sauté for 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Whisk in stock until evenly combined. Add milk, broccoli, mustard, salt and pepper and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until broccoli is tender. Stir in cheese until completely melted.