Cheesy Broccoli (and Cauliflower, if you like) Soup

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:53:58 GMT

Step 1

Cut up the veggies, then get the onion sauteing in a medium saucepan (big enough to hold all ingredients, 3 quart size works well)

Step 2

After the onion is translucent, add the chopped broccoli, garlic and beef broth, save out a little bit of broccoli florets for garnish, if desired. Simmer for about 20 minutes, till broccoli is soft. Leave it on the burner, but turn the burner off.

Step 3

Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper - stir it in and let it melt, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Using hand blender (or regular blender or food processor if you don't have a hand blender) blend up the whole mess into a puree.

Step 5

Adjust salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Garnish with your favorite toppings, like the reserved tiny broccoli florets, pumpkin seeds, other seeds, nutritional yeast, a dollop of sour cream or butter, etc.

Step 6

Leftovers store well for a few days, but heat it up gently to avoid burning the cheese on the bottom of the pan. I like to let it come to room temp, then put it on the warming burner for final heating. It doesn't need to be scalding hot.

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