Creamy Broccoli Soup With Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 quart vegetable stock
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In medium sauce pot, add 4 tablespoons olive oil, celery, and garlic and cook 5-8 minutes.

2. 2

   Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Add stock and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Lower heat and stir with a whisk to break up flour.

5. 5

   Cook for about 1/2 hour. Soup should thicken slowly.

6. 6

   Add broccoli, cream, lime juice, and Tabasco.

7. 7

   Cook 15 minutes. Do not let boil.

8. 8

   Add cheese and salt and pepper to taste.