Broccoli Cheddar Soup

You should try making this broccoli cheddar soup recipe. It's creamy and decadent, yet still light enough to not leave you feeling heavy.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 onion diced

• 3 carrots sliced to half-circles

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano

• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

• 7 cups vegetable broth

• 3 cups chopped broccoli

• 3-4 bay leaves

• ¾ cup whole milk

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• salt + pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat your olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-base pot until it simmers.

2. Add in your diced onions, and cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.

3. Add in your carrots and 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper each. Cook for 5-10 minutes, occasionally stirring, till the carrots are cooked al-dente.

4. Mix in your broccoli, chili powder, bay leaves, and nutmeg, and then add in your broth.

5. Bring this to a boil, and then cover to cook until the broccoli is tender- 12-15 minutes.

6. Remove the bay leaves, and blend 3/4 of the soup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat (another 10 minutes)

7. Bring the heat to a low, and stir in your milk and cheddar cheese. Check the soup for salt.

8. Serve and enjoy!