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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

A chunky, satisfying broccoli and mature cheddar soup — simple pantry ingredients blended into a rich, warming bowlful.

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, softened
  • 6 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 pint water or stock
  • 2 heads broccoli, broken into florets
  • 8 oz mature cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot and soften onions and potatoes until yellowish.

  2. 2

    Add about 1 pint of water or stock and one head of broccoli in florets, salt, and any herbs or spices. Cook for about 20 minutes at a fast simmer.

  3. 3

    Add the second head of broccoli in florets and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from pan while new broccoli is still crunchy and liquidise.

  5. 5

    Add about 8 oz grated mature cheddar to the serving dish and stir until it melts. Top with lots of freshly ground pepper. Serve with fresh brown bread.

Tags

soupvegetariancheesecheddarbroccoli