Broccoli Cheese and Rice Soup
Make this Broccoli Cheese and Rice Soup and enjoy a true comfort food — in just 15 minutes! For added whole-grain goodness, swap out our white rice for our brown rice variety.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Minute® White Rice
- 3 cups milk
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
- 1 lb (4 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
Make this Broccoli Cheese and Rice Soup for a delightful dish that’s ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes. With our Minute® Instant White Rice or Minute® Instant Brown Rice, this recipe covers all the bases — it’s filling, 100% cheesy and full of tasty bites of healthy broccoli!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, stir together milk, soup and broccoli in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 3
Add 3 cups of cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in rice. Top with remaining cheese.
Fast Comfort Food
With a few pantry items and a ton of cheese, this recipe makes the ultimate supper when you’re short on time. Although speedy to make and made with easy-to-find ingredients, it doesn’t skimp on richness. With condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk and lots of cheese, it’s no wonder this is one of our favorite comfort soups!
From homemade casseroles to creamy soups, broccoli and cheese is always a winning combination. If you ask us, though, we think that adding rice to the mix makes this classic combo even better. This Broccoli Cheese and Rice Soup is our favorite quick fix for a last-minute, comforting meal.
Take Things Up a Notch!
Want to take this meal to the next level? Enjoy it with some cheesy, toasted bread for added crunch and an extra dose of melty goodness. Make this soup tonight and enjoy the leftovers for dinner or lunch tomorrow. This recipe makes up to 6 servings and is a delightful lunch option.
Whole Grain Boost
Soup season is nothing without a hearty helping of filling rice. Enjoy the ease of making this soup, its creamy texture and satisfying taste as is or, if you want more whole grains, boost the heartiness and use our Minute® Instant Brown Rice instead of white rice.
Find more meal ideas made with all of our Minute® Rice varieties in our recipe section. To start, learn to make our convenient 15-Minute Chicken and Rice Dinner, our easy Mexican Rice Recipe, a Cajun-inspired Red Beans and Rice dish, or our Microwave Egg Fried Rice.
