Next Day Rice And Broccoli Soup(Mf)

Ingredients and Instructions

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup chopped onion or shallots

1/2 apple -- peeled and finely

-- diced 1 cup or more cooked broccoli -- finely chopped

2 cups broth or water

1/4 cup cooked rice -- (up to 1/2)

salt and pepper

Heat butter in a small saucepan. Add onion or shallots, and apple, cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Add cooked broccoli, rice and broth, cover and simmer 5 minutes to reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve as is, or better yet, puree in blender. If thick, thin with water; adjust seasoning.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. > on Jul 12, 97