Ingredients

1

bag (24 oz) frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce

3/4

cup vegetable broth

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1

can (12 oz) evaporated fat-free milk

1/3

cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, mix broccoli and cheese sauce chips, broth, pepper and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and cheese is melted. Cool slightly.

In blender, place half of broccoli mixture. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour mixture into bowl. Repeat with remaining broccoli mixture. Return pureed broccoli mixture to saucepan; heat until hot. Top individual servings with cheese.