posted by Connie 10/10/98
Cheese Soup with Broccoli, Cauliflower and Sausage (Microwave)
2 Tbls. butter
8 ounces smoked beef sausage or kielbasa, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tea. caraway seed, crushed
dash pepper
1 bay leaf
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 1/2 cups cauliflower flowerets
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
In 2 quart casserole, place butter, sausage, onion, caraway seed, pepper and bay leaf. Micro on high for 4 to 6 minutes, until sausage begins to brown and onion is tender, stirring every 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth, potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower. Micro at medium high 28 to 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender, stirring every 7 minutes.
Stir in cream and micro at high 4 to 6 minutes until heated through. Discard bay leaf.
Add cheese and stir until completely melted.
Serve immediately.