Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 2 heads broccoli – chopped - ½ lb onions - chopped - ½ lb potatoes – washed and chopped - 3 cups vegetable broth - 4 oz cheddar cheese - shredded - 3 cloves garlic – minced	- 3 Tbs butter - 3 Tbs olive oil - 1 tsp sea salt - 1 tsp black pepper - ¼ cup heavy cream - 1 cup milk
1. Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Saute the onions, garlic and potatoes for 5 minutes. Peel the stems of broccoli and then chop the stem and the florets of broccoli. Cook with the onions and potatoes for 10 minutes until soft. 2. Add broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and puree with an immersion blender or carefully blend in a food processor or blender in small batches. 3. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Add the milk and cream just before serving. Makes 6 servings