- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cups broccoli chopped
- 2 potatoes chopped
- 1 leek chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leek and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes.
Add broccoli, potatoes,vegetable broth, skim milk. Simmer soup over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
With a immersion blender, blend the soup to your liking.
Stir in half and half cream and cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper.
Serve warm and enjoy
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1599IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 2mg