What you need:

• 5 cups water
• 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 onions chopped
• 1/3 cup long- grain white rice
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

What you do:

1. Bring 5 cups of water to boil in a saucepan or Dutch oven.
2. Cut 6 broccoli florets in quarters. Cook in boiling water for about 4 minutes. Remove and reserve for garnish.
3. Cut the stems off remaining broccoli; peel with vegetable peeler. Coarsely chop broccoli and add to water in saucepan with onion, rice, milk, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Working in batches, remove vegetables with some liquid to food processor or blender. Add cheese and mustard. Whirl until smooth. Return to saucepan. Add more milk if desired. Gently reheat over low heat; do not let boil. Garnish with reserved broccoli.

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