Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easy and delicious broccoli cheddar soup. Blend partially for lots of chunks or blend totally for an even consistency. Add a package of dried cheese that comes in the mac and cheese boxes for a yellow/orange color and a kicked up a notch flavor. Fresh broccoli is of course possible, make sure to cut into florets first.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2-3  onions
• 2  garlic cloves
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1 (800 g) bag frozen broccoli
• 1  cup  grated carrot (optional)
• 1  dash nutmeg
• 1  dash thyme
• 1  dash dry mustard
• 5 1⁄2 cups  strong  vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup  cream
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Sauté onions and garlic in butter or olive oil until translucent.
2. Add pinch of salt and pepper and broccoli.
3. Sauté until broccoli is crisp tender.
4. Add spices.
5. Add stock.
6. Simmer until broccoli pierces easily with a fork and is very tender.
7. Remove from heat and blend or partially blend for even consistency.
8. Stir in cream and cheese.
9. Salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve, refrigerate or freeze.