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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Croutons

November 30, 2015 By Liza Cannata Leave a Comment

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It’s Monday, November 30th.  We are all still stuffed from thanksgiving and it’s COLD outside.  My bet is that everyone could use a yummy, warm green soup right about now.  Well, here you go!  This nourishing soup is easy and delicious.  As fun as it is to splurge a little over the holidays, it’s always nice to reset your body with soups like this one come Monday morning.  Made with only seven simple ingredients, it is kind of a no-brainer.  You can add more or less cheddar, or omit it completely.  I like to make my own croutons, but you can certainly use store bought ones.   Enjoy!

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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Croutons
 
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Author: Liza Cannata
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 quart vegetable or chicken stock (preferably homemade)
  • ½ grated cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
  • ½ tsp salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • For the Croutons:
  • Sourdough bread (I uses gluten-free SRSLY)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add broccoli florets and stir for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add stock and bring to boil, reduce to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool.
  5. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Cut the bread into 1 inch slices and remove crust. Cut slices into 1 inch cubes and place on baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil and salt over bread pieces and toss to coat well using your hands.
  7. Place baking sheet in oven and cook for about 15 minutes until golden brown, shaking sheet half way through to flip croutons.
  8. Place the cooled soup into a high powered blender and mix until smooth. Pour into a clean pot, add cheese, salt and pepper.
  9. Ladle into soup bowls and top with grated cheese and croutons.
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Soups/Stews, Vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, meatless monday, soup, vegetarian soup

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