Rain, Rain, Go Away...

It’s been raining here… a lot. 

People are posting things on Facebook like “there’s a river running through the store” and “gotta go round up two of every animal”. 

On days like these, I don’t want something elaborate for dinner. I also feel like anything remotely close to picnic fare would be completely inappropriate. It’s simply impossible to imagine oneself on a picnic when there is a deluge going on outside.

Rainy, dark days call for one thing. Soup. It’s usually a one pot meal, it’s comforting… and it doesn’t take a lot of effort to eat. Because, let’s face it. Rainy, dark days make a person rather groggy. (Or is that just me?)

So as I looked through the possibilities in my fridge today, I decided to pull out an ol’ stand-by for days like this. Broccoli Cheese Soup.

It’s warm, it’s creamy and it’s got your daily veggies, dairy and oil requirements covered for the day… and you’ll only dirty one pot. Not bad for a groggy girl.

What’s your rainy day meal? I’ll try yours if you’ll try mine!

Gluten Free Broccoli Cheese Soup

2 Tbsp butter

2 ½ cups fresh broccoli, cut into small pieces

¼ cup chopped onion

2 cups chicken stock

1 ¼ cup milk, divided

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup sour cream

In a big pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and stir until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of milk and heat through. In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup milk and cornstarch. Add to the soup and stir until thickened. Remove pot from heat and add the cheese, stirring until melted and completely combined. Add salt and pepper, if needed. Add sour cream and stir to combine. Serve immediately. Serves 4-5.