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                      Curry Cheese and Broccoli Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables
                Condiments

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        Fresh broccoli
     1/4  cup           Butter
   1      tablespoon    Curry powder
   1                    Med Onion -- chopped
   6      cups          Chicken broth
   2                    Lg Potatoes -- cubed
   4                    Carrots -- sliced thin
   1      cup           Milk
   3      cups          Sharp chedder cheese -- shred

Trim the flowerets from broccoli and cut into small pieces. Discard tough ends
 of stems; peel remaining stems and slice thin In a 6 to 8 quart kettle, melt butter 
over medium heat. Add curry powder and onion and stir for 5 minutes. Add broth,
 potatoes, brocoli stems and carrots. Cover and simmer until potatoes mash easily
, about 30 minutes. Whirl about half the broth and vegetables in a blender or food
 processor until pureed. Return to kettle. Heat soup to boiling and add broccol
i flowerets and milk. Simmer, uncovered, util flowerets are tender when pierced.
 Stir in cheese a little at a time until melted.


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