Curried Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 7 ounces diced onions
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 4 ounces carrots
• 3 ounces fresh gingerroot, sliced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 -2 tablespoon curry powder (i like badia's turmeric-based mix)
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
• pepper, to taste
• 1 lb frozen broccoli
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 saute onions, garlic, pepper, carrots, ginger, cayenne pepper and curry powder in butter over medium heat for 2-5 minutes. add water and broccoli. season to taste. simmer 10-15 minutes. don't simmer too long or broccoli will lose its color.
• 2 using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to the bowl of a food processor, leaving the cooking liquid in the pan. process until smooth and then return to the cooking liquid.
• 3 stir in cream and cheese. heat over medium fire until cheese is melted.