Spicy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 yellow onion diced 1/4 inch (about 3 cups)
• 1 small serrano pepper (optional), sliced thin
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or grated on zester or microplane
• 1 small shallot, diced (optional)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 cups whole or 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 8 oz good quality, aged white cheddar
• 4 cups broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper- to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in soup pot over medium-high heat
2. Add onion and Serrano pepper (if using) and cook 5 minutes, until onion is translucent, stirring frequently
3. Add garlic and shallot, cook 1 minute, stirring frequently
4. Add wine and reduce until the majority of the liquid is evaporated.
5. Add flour and cook 30 second while stirring. None of the flour should still be white
6. Add stock and milk
7. Whisk in dijon mustard
8. Bring to a simmer.
9. Add broccoli and cheese.
10. Stir to incorporate cheese.
11. Add cayenne. Stir to combine
12. Continue to simmer on low 20 minutes or until broccoli is cooked as desired.

• Preparation time: 10
• Cook time: 30
• Total time: 40

Nutrition

• Calories: 327
• Fat: 20 grams
• Carbs: 17 grams
• Protein: 17 grams