Cream of Broccoli Cheddar Soup

An easy and filling soup. This came from Saving Dinner - one of my favorite cookbooks.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  cups broccoli, frozen and chopped
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups mashed potatoes
• 2  cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in soup pot and add onion. Cook until translucent.
2. Add broccoli and chicken broth and cook until tender.
3. Add mashed potatoes & mix thoroughly. Heat for 5 minute.
4. Add milk and heat some more.
5. Add cheddar cheese.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Note: I like to add cream cheese, sour cream, and onion salt to my mashed potatoes. This makes them so yummy!