POTATO CHEDDAR SOUP WITH BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER

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This is a lovely soup with the addition of the broccoli & cauliflower. It is a lighter soup and the vegetables add a nice colour. From Country Home Magazine.

Provided by Kit..ty Of Canada

Categories     Low Protein

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves)
2 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups chicken broth
8 ounces broccoli
8 ounces cauliflower
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven cook onions in hot oil and butter until soft and golden brown.
  • Add garlic and continue cooking.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, and chicken stock.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, separate broccoli into small flowerets (reserve) and tender stems, discarding tough stems.
  • Coarsely chop tender stems.
  • Core and separate cauliflower into small flowerets.
  • Add broccoli stems and cauliflower to potato mixture.
  • Cover; simmer 45 minutes.
  • Add broccoli flowerets and cook, covered, for 15 minutes more.
  • Add milk, cream, cheese, salt, and pepper to vegetable mixture.
  • Lightly puree with a potato masher until coarsely blended to desired texture.
  • Add water, if needed, to desired consistency.
  • Note: I use an immersible blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 588.2, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 13.2

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