Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Ingredients 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets 1 tablespoon oil salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, d...
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Ingredients
- 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock or ham broth
- 1 1/2 cups aged cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Toss the broccoli florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper, arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and thyme and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the broth and broccoli, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Mix in the milk, cheese and mustard, let the cheese melt and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Puree the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor or blender and enjoy!