Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Yield: ~4.5 quarts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup onions, julienned
• 2 quarts broccoli chunks (stems or crowns)
• ¼ cup avocado oil
• 2 quarts vegetable stock
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 quart cheese sauce

Directions

1. Place prepared onions, broccoli and avocado oil into a large soup pot on medium high heat. Stirring occasionally for 5-10 minutes, until onions are sauteed and translucent.
2. Add stock, sea salt, garlic powder and onion powder to the stock pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, then blend with a hand blender or vitamix.
3. Turn heat on low and add cheese sauce, stirring until incorporated. Keep on low heat for 10 minutes, remove from heat.
4. Serve Warm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 4 months.