Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
You can’t go wrong with soup and a sandwich. Pair this warming vegetable soup with our Sausage and Cheese Panini.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 lb. broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup spinach leaves
- 1 Tbs. light beer
- 6 oz. white cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 Tbs. finely grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese,
plus more for garnish - 2 pinches of cayenne pepper
Directions
In a Cuisinart soup maker and blender over medium heat, warm the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and a few pinches of salt. Cook, using the stir function occasionally, until the onion is aromatic and tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Increase the heat to high. Add the broccoli, stock, a few pinches of salt and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, using the stir function occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove about 1 cup broccoli from the top of the blender and let cool.
Add the spinach, beer, cheddar, the 2 Tbs. Parmigiano-Reggiano and the cayenne to the blender. Using a towel, hold the lid down and blend on the highest setting until the soup is pureed.
Cut the reserved broccoli into 1/2-inch pieces. Pour the soup into warmed bowls and garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano and the broccoli pieces. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
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