Broccoli Gruyere Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/3 head cauliflower
• 1/2 carrot
• 1 1/4 lbs broccoli
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 6 ounces yellow sweet onions
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (preferably chipotle)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 6 1/2 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 1/2 ounces gruyere
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 put the carrot (peeled but not chopped) and the cauliflower (also one big hunk) into a large pot with 2 cups of chicken broth. bring the broth to a boil then reduce to a low boil. add the broccoli and steam until the broccoli is al dente.
• 2 drain the broth into a liquid measuring cup. add more chicken broth to increase the total volume to 3 cups. remove the cauliflower and carrot (which should be well softened) and puree. set aside.
• 3 add butter to a skillet, and saute diced onion, pepper flakes and garlic over medium low until softened and slightly carmelized. add cream. cook over medium for four minutes.
• 4 remove from heat. stir in the reserved chicken broth. return to heat over medium and bring to slow boil. boil 1 minute then remove from heat. stir in the vegetable puree. slowly add the shredded cheese in small amounts, stirring to combine. add salt and pepper to taste.