Broccoli & Potato Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli & Potato Cheese Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion chopped; Salt and pepper; 2 small yellow-fleshed potatoes such as yukon gold (10 ounces total) peeled and finely chopped; 1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/4 pounds) chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces); Plus 2 ounces additional shredded cheese for garnish

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped Salt and pepper 2 small yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as yukon gold (10 ounces total), peeled and finely chopped 1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/4 pounds), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 ounces)Plus 2 ounces additional shredded cheese for garnish

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over med-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the potatoes and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil; lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover and cook just until tender, about 7 minutes. Using a blender, puree half the soup; combine with the other half. Stir in 3/4 cup of shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat. Add additional shredded cheese on top, if desired. Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WISEGAL7.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

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