Fresh And Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute/fry the onion, broccoli stems, celery, and warm pepper in the extra virgin olive oil over low heat - sweating them till the onion is transparent. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in potato and parsley, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 min, till the vegetables are tender. Puree, solids first, in a blender - then return to the pot.
2. When you're 5 or possibly so min away from serving, bring the pureed soup to a boil, stir in the reserved florets, and cook on medium heat for 3 to 4 min. Return the soup and florets to the blender and lightly pulse till the florets are nicely chunked and distributed throughout.
3. Ladle into soup bowls or possibly flat soup plates and grate the cheese in long, thick strips over each serving. Serve immediately.
4. Serve warm to 4 people as a first course - to 2 people as a satisfying meal.
5. Comments: A light, bright, and incredibly fresh-tasting broccoli soup, thick with melting cheddar cheese. The secret is in the late addition of the tender florets.