Cheddar Broccoli Soup

I was walking through the grocery store last week and saw a can of cheddar broccoli soup sitting on the shelf.  I said to myself, "that sounds pretty good.  I bet I could make that..."

This is my rendition of the soup.  I've never tried the can, but I'd be willing to wager that this tastes a little better.

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. of broccoli
• 3 cans (10.75 oz) cheddar cheese soup base (concentrate)
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tbsp chicken soup base
• 1/2 tsp sage
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup milk, divided.
• 2 cups water
• 1 bunch green onion, if desired

Directions

1. Cut the broccoli into pieces.  Place in food processor, along with cheese soup base, garlic, spices, blue cheese, and 1 cup of milk.
2. Blend together until mostly smooth (you'll never get all the lumps out).
3. Pour mixture into a large pot.  Add water and remaining milk.  Cook over low-medium heat until warm.
4. Laddle into bowls.  Top with chopped green onion, if desired.  (Parmesan cheese on top is also pretty good)