Grandma's Broccoli & Cheese Soup
By
marty olguin
@martycancook
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Ingredients
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1 1/2 cthinly sliced yellow onions
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1 Tbspsliced garlic
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1 tspsalt
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1/4 tspcayenne pepper
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5 cchicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
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4 cbroccoli florets
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1 1/2 c(6 ounces) shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese
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·simple croutons, for garnish (optional)
How to Make Grandma's Broccoli & Cheese Soup
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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