Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter

• 3 tbsp flour (gluten free if needed)

• 1 white onion, diced

• 6 garlic cloves, pressed

• 2 cups vegetable stock (plus more if you like your soup a bit thinner)

• 1 can cannelini beans 

• 1 lb broccoli florets, chopped

• 2 cups carrots, shredded

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• salt to taste

Method

1. In a large pot, sauté onion in butter until soft. 

2. Add in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden in color.

3. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Meanwhile, blend cannelini beans with 2 cups of vegetable stock. Pour mixture into the soup pot with onions and garlic.  

5. Add the shredded carrots and broccoli. Let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. 

6. Blend about half of the soup in a Vitamix until pureed (you could also use and immersion blender if you have one!). 

7. Pour back into the pot and mix.

8. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.

9. Season with salt to taste. 

10. Serve with crusty bread and ENJOY!