Broccoli Soup With Sharp Cheddar

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This recipe originally came from an old milk calendar. I may have changed it a bit over the years. It's creamy without having to add extra fat and each person can add as much or as little of the shredded cheese as they like.

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Steps

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Peel and chop potatoes and onions.

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Remove broccoli stalks from florets.

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Peel and chop.

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Set florets aside.

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Bring broth to boil in a large pot.

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Add potatoes , onion and broccoli stalks , bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , cover and simmer 20 minute add florets and simmer 5 min more.

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Add orange rind , thyme , salt and pepper.

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Blend in batches with the milk.

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Reheat slightly before serving.

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Pour into bowls and sprinkle with 1 / 3 cup cheese for each bowl.

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Ingredients

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broccoli, boiling potatoes, onion, chicken broth, milk, orange zest, thyme, salt, ground black pepper, sharp cheddar cheese