Cheesy Broccoli Puree

Ingredients:
1 cup chopped carrots  
1 cup chopped celery  
3/4 cup chopped onions 
3 tablespoon canola oil 
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) organic chicken broth 
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
4-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup rice, cooked 
2 cups organic milk 
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions:
Put canola oil in large pan over medium heat. Heat oil until a few drops of water sizzle when added.  Place carrots, celery and onion in pan.  Cook for about 5 minutes being sure to stir often to keep from sticking. Stir in chicken broth and pepper. Bring to a rapid boil.  Reduce heat to low.  Stir in broccoli and rice.  Simmer about 15 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.  Pour broccoli mixture into blender a little at time and puree. Put broccoli puree back in pan and add milk and cheese.  Cook on low heat until cheese is completely melted and puree is heated through.