Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tablespoon butter.
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
03 - 1 onion, diced.
04 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth.
05 - 1 1/2 cups water.
06 - 700g broccoli florets and peeled stems.
07 - 2 potatoes, peeled and diced.
08 - 3/4 teaspoon salt.
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
10 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
11 - 3/4 cup cream or milk.
12 - Extra cream for serving.
13 - Extra cheese for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Cook onion and garlic in butter 2 minutes until softened.
02 - Add broth, water, broccoli, potato, seasonings. Cook covered 20 minutes.
03 - Puree soup until smooth using stick blender or regular blender.
04 - Stir in cream, then gradually add cheese until melted.
05 - Top with extra cream and cheese if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Can use frozen broccoli.
02 - Keeps 4-5 days refrigerated.
03 - Freezes well for 3 months.

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