Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Pureed roasted potatoes add extra thickness to this low-lactose, broccoli-cheese soup.
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PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour
SERVINGS: 4
TOTAL TIME: 1hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1⁄2 small onion, chopped
3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
3 cups low-fat lactose-free milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3⁄4 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
Additional shredded cheddar (optional)
Salt and pepper and pepper to taste
Notes
Source of recipe: Jessie Erwin
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. Place chopped potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast 30 minutes or until soft.
While potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion 5 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
Steam broccoli florets in a steamer, or microwave safe dish.
Heat milk and vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat. Add cheese and nutmeg and stir until melted.
Once potatoes are done, put all ingredients and half of broccoli into a blender. Blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until smooth. Stir in remaining broccoli. Ladle into serving bowls and top with additional cheese if desired.