grandma's broccoli & cheese soup

Name: Grandma's Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced yellow onions; 1 tablespoon(s) sliced garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 5 cup(s) chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cup(s) broccoli florets; 1 1/2 cup(s) (6 ounces) shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese; - simple croutons, for garnish (optional)

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marty olguin

Los Angeles, CA

Updated on Feb 4, 2012

This simple, creamy soup is the best thing my grandma used to make me when I was sick as a kid. By cooking the broccoli just right, the soup retains a vibrant bright green color. Serve this as a starter to any meal or with a sandwich or salad for a complete meal. So good for you, too.I hope you'll enjoy this as much as I did.It put's other soups to shame..Sorry,Sub*ay

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This soup recipes takes me back to when I was a lil kid,back to when I was sick and my Great-Grandma used to serve this in my bed on a tray...I felt so special,it is bringing a flood of memories and a smile to me right now...(*_*)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method ---

yield 1 1/2 quarts, 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese
- simple croutons, for garnish (optional)

How To Make grandma's broccoli & cheese soup

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. When it is hot, add the onions, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Once the stock is boiling, add the broccoli and cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then puree the soup, in batches, in a blender, adding the cheese in three additions while blending. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, garnish with croutons if desired, and serve hot.
Step 4

Please use caution when blending hot liquids; blend only small amounts at a time, with the blender tightly covered and a kitchen towel held over the top
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