Broccoli and Cheese Soup

This is an easy and quick soup to make. Use the whole broccoli head, including the stalk, just chop it finely.

Preparation time

20 minutes + 20 minutes cooking

Serves

4 serves

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What you need

• 2 teaspoons oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 large OR 2 small head(s) of broccoli, chopped (about 3 cups)

• 1 1/2 cups stock

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 cup grated cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

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Method

1. Add oil to a large saucepan and heat over a medium heat, add onion and cook until softened and transparent.

2. Add chopped broccoli, stock and milk. Simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is soft.

3. Blend using a stick blender. Add in grated cheese and heat through.

4. Season with salt and peppper.

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Try this …

Instead of cheddar or Edam cheese, use 60g blue cheese. Just crumble it in after blending the soup.

Did you know the 2-2-2 rule for leftover soup?

• 2 hours to get it in the fridge

• 2 days in the fridge

• 2 months in the freezer