Healthy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped Garlic
• 1 medium Onion, sliced
• 1 large head Broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Broccoli Florets, extra
• 1/4 cup diced Carrots, extra
• 1/4 cup grated Cheddar Cheese

Steps

1. Heat oil in a pot and saute garlic and onions till the onions are translucent.
2. Add broccoli, potatoes, salt and water and bring this to a boil. Once this comes to a roaring boil, reduce the flame and simmer for 15-20 minutes till the broccoli and potatoes are fork tender.
3. Let the mixture cool and blend this with milk till the soup is creamy and well blended.
4. Pour this back into the pot and add broccoli florets and carrots if using. Simmer this for 5-10 minutes, mix in the grated cheddar and turn off the flame. Serve hot.