Islander Broccoli And Cheddar Soup

Description

I like to make soups that contain a variety of fresh vegetables. I generally freeze my soups for lunches through the week. This is a nice soup that hopefully contains all the things my body needs for lunch.

Ingredients

• Spanish Onion
• Celery Rib
• Roasted Garlic Cloves
• Carrot
• White Potato
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Old Cheddar Cheese
• Water
• Olive Oil
• Butter
• Chicken Stock
• Smoked Paprika
• Heavy Cream

Instructions

1. In a large stock pot, over medium heat, add olive oil and butter
2. Add potato, carrot, onion and garlic, saute for 2-3 minutes
3. Add broccoli, cauliflower and celery, saute for 2-3 minutes
4. Add cold water and chicken stock, bring to boil
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover for 12-15 minutes stirring occasionally
6. Add cheese and smoked paprika stirring frequently for 5 minutes
7. Remove from heat
8. Puree in small batches with hand mixer in two separate mixing bowls
9. Optional freeze portions now before adding heavy cream
10. Return to clean saucepan, heat over medium heat
11. Add heavy cream, stir and serve
12. Optional garnish with blanched or steamed floret and a dash of smoked paprika