Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

This roasted broccoli and aged cheddar soup is super easy to make and yet it is so bursting
with flavour that it is bound to satisfy!

Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

A creamy broccoli and cheddar soup with the concentrated flavour of roasted broccoli.

ingredients

• 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock or ham broth
• 1 1/2 cups aged cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Toss the broccoli florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper, arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and thyme and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth and broccoli, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
5. Mix in the milk, cheese and mustard, let the cheese melt and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Puree the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor or blender and enjoy!

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