BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

•½ c. butter

•½ an onion, diced

•3 cloves minced garlic

•large head of broccoli florets, chopped

•6 potatoes, cubed

•¼ - ½ c. sherry (could sub with white cooking wine)

•4 c. water

•2-3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon

•2 bay leaves

•black pepper

•1 c. cream

•1 c. extra sharp cheddar, shredded

•diced ham or bacon if desired

WHAT TO DO:

1.In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until tender or lightly browned. Add remaining ingredients, except cream and cheese. Bring to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

2.You can leave your potatoes chunky, blend soup in a blender, or mash potatoes and broccoli in the pot with a potato masher.

3.Stir in cream and cheddar until cheese is melted. Serve hot with a loaf of crusty bread.

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