Broccoli Cheddar Soup

serves 6

time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15g) butter (or olive oil)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 4 cups (1L) reduced salt chicken broth/stock (or veggie stock)
• 1.5 cups (325ml) water
• 700 g broccoli florets (around 2 broccolis), peel and dice stem
• 2 potatoes, peeled & diced
• salt & pepper
• 1.5 cups (150g) cheddar, shredded (or other cheeses)
• 3/4 cup (165ml) cream or milk

Method

1. Melt butter in large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until onion is softened.
2. Add broth & water, broccoli, potato, salt and pepper. Bring to simmer, then place the lid on, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 20 minutes or until the broccoli is soft.
3. Turn the stove off (but leave on stove). Puree using a stick blender until smooth.
4. Stir in cream, then add cheese a handful at a time, stirring in between to melt.
5. Taste and add more salt if needed.
6. Serve with drizzle of cream.

Recipe from https://www.recipetineats.com/easy-broccoli-cheese-soup/