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Recipe
Broccoli And Cheese Soup [1]

Broccoli And Cheese Soup

  • Yield: 1 1/2 quarts; serves 4 to 6
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon sliced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 cups chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded medium-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. When hot, add onions, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Saute until onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Once stock is boiling, add broccoli and cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes.

  • Remove soup from heat and let cool slightly, then puree soup mwith an immersion blender, adding cheese in three additions while blending. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

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