Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks broccoli
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped coarsely
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Cut broccoli heads into florets. Peel and chop any stalk that is remaining.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onions and broccoli. Cover and cook about 10-15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

3. 3

   Remove about 1 cup of florets and save in a bowl. Add potatoes to soup pot.

4. 4

   Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

5. 5

   Use a stick blender to puree in the pot or remove batches to a blender and carefully puree the hot soup.

6. 6

   Add milk to soup in pot. Stir and heat through. Stir in cheese and broccoli florets that had been set aside. Heat until cheese is melted.