Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese

As the weather gets cooler, there is no better time for comfort food, such as this calcium-rich Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese.

This recipe contains broccoli, onions, potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, oranges, thyme, black pepper, crushed red pepper, milk, salt, cheese (cheddar)

4 servings

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 25 min

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb bunch of broccoli
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange rind
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• Dried red pepper flakes
• 2 cups (500 mL) milk
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

• 1. Peel and chop broccoli stems; coarsely chop florets to make at least 6 cups (1.5 L) total.
• 2. In saucepan, combine broccoli stems, onion, potatoes, garlic, broth, orange rind, thyme, pepper and red pepper flakes; bring to boil.
• 3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 min. Add florets; simmer, covered, for 5 min or until vegetables are softened.
• 4. In blender or food processor, purée soup, in batches, with milk until smooth. Return to pan and heat through but do not boil. Add more milk if too thick.
• 5. Season with salt. Spoon into bowls; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
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