Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) broccoli florets; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion; ¼ cup (60 mL) quinoa; 3 cups (750 mL) chicken or vegetable stock; 3 cups (750 mL) chicken or vegetable stock; 1½ cups (375 mL) half and half cream (10-12%); Salt and ground black pepper to taste; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded aged cheddar cheese

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Quinoa 365

By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Published 2011

About

This recipe is sure to be your newest family favorite! For a completely different flavor, try ¾ cup (185 mL) of blue cheese instead of the cheddar.

Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) broccoli florets
1 Tbsp (15

Soup
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Separate the broccoli into smaller, bite-sized pieces and set aside. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the broccoli, quinoa and chicken stock to the saucepan. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 18 minutes, until the quinoa is tender.

Purée the cooked mixture with a hand blender or cool