Simmering Broccoli Cheese Soup | Recipe Reader

Ingredients

• ***For the soup:***
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 6 cups fresh broccoli
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
• ***Optional, for garnish:***
• sharp cheddar cheese, to taste, shredded
• parmesan cheese, to taste, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared pesto sauce