Cheesy Broccoli Soup

China Bayle's series

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  chicken carcass (leftover)
• 1  onion
• 3  celery ribs
• 2  carrots
• 1  quart  chicken stock (or more if needed)
• 4  garlic cloves
• 2  bay leaves
• 6  parsley sprigs
• 12  peppercorns
• 1  broccoli, cut up (head)
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions

1. Put chicken carcass, carrots, onions and celery, peppercorns, garlic, parsley & bay leaves in pot.
2. Cover with chicken stock, and simmer for an hour.
3. Add broccoli and simmer for a few minutes.
4. Blend in a blender, return to pot and add cheese.
5. Simmer to melt cheese.