Broccoli and cheese soup

By tpriddy_1

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsps olive oil
• 2 Tbsps butter
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups broccoli Frozen or fresh
• 32 oz chicken broth
• 4 oz cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup half and half
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and broccoli in butter and olive oil until tender about 8 minutes.
Add chicken broth and remove from heat.
With a hand blender puree broccoli until desired consistency. Return to heat. Add cheese stirring until melted. Add half and half. Season to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve.