Mean green broccoli soup with Cheddar | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 1 large stalk of broccoli
• 2 minced cloves garlic
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Canadian Old Cheddar cheese diced
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) long-grain white rice
• 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 3 cups (750 mL) Milk
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• of hot pepper flakes