Creamy Vegetable Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 16 people

Categories: Main Dish, Soup, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 (16 ounce) cans low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth if you prefer)
  • 4 large carrots , chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes , unpeeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion , chopped (I prefer Vidalia)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice , uncooked
  • 8 cups fresh broccoli , coarsely chopped
  • 8 cups fresh cauliflower , coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh zucchini , cubed
  • 4 1/2 cups skim milk
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground

Directions

  1. In a large soup pot, combine broth, carrots, potatoes, onions and rice; cover and bring to a bo

  2. Reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. Add broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini; simmer for 20 minutes or until veggies are tender.

  4. Cool slightly.

  5. Puree half of the mixture in a blender or food processor then return to soup pot.

  6. Add milk and pepper; mix well.

  7. Heat through but DO NOT boil.

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