Quick Irish Broccoli and Cheese Soup

How to Make Quick Irish Broccoli and Cheese Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 medium onion
• 1 large potato
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and chop the broccoli into small florets, and dice the potato and onion.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

4. 4

   Add the diced potato and broccoli florets to the pot. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

7. 7

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.

8. 8

   Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.

9. 9

   Heat the soup gently over low heat, stirring until the cheese is melted. Add a pinch of nutmeg for flavor.

10. 10

    Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or fresh herbs if desired.