Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This is one of the things I always make with broccoli. Warm, creamy and perfect with some crackers to make it a dinner. Its quick and easy to make so its good for rushed weeknights.

Ingredients:

1 head of broccoli about 250 grams, cut into small pieces

1/3 cup shredded cheddar

1 cup grated carrot

1/2 cup diced onions

2 cups milk

2 cups vegetable stock

2+1 tablespoons olive oil or butter

2 tablespoons flour

Dash of nutmeg

Salt

Black Pepper

In a deep sauce pan, add one tablespoon of oil and add the diced onions. Saute for a minute and add the carrots. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes till the vegetables get a little softer. Keep aside.

In the same pan, heat the two tablespoons of oil and add the flour. Saute till the the flour changes color and becomes a little darker. Slowly add the milk while stirring and bring to a boil. Add the vegetables back along with broccoli and add the stock. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and boil for 10 minutes. Use an immersion blender and blend the vegetables into smaller bits or into a complete puree as per your choice. Remove from heat. Add grated cheese and mix well. Check for salt and pepper. 

Serve hot with some cheese for garnish! Serve salted crackers on the side!