Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 4 cups chicken/vegetable stock
  • 1 large russet potatoes, cubed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 200g cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Slurry (1 tbsp plain flour + ¼ cup water)
  • More cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
  1. Add butter and oil in a pot.
  2. Sauteonion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken/vegetable stock.
  5. Add in potatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in broccoli and cook till tender.
  7. Add heavy cream, slurry and season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Gradually mix in cheese, until smooth.
  9. Serve hot.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/broccoli-cheddar-soup/