BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Directions

1. 1.   Begin by boiling 1 medium russet potato in enough water to cover until fork tender.  Using your emersion blender mash the potato. Set aside.
2. 2.   Melt the butter in a soup pot. Add the diced onion, carrot, and garlic. Saute until onion is soft.
3. 3.    Add the flour. Stir and let cook for 1 minute
4. 4.    Add the cream, milk and broth. Turn up the heat to medium. Stir.
5. 5.   Add the Broccoli. Bring to a low simmer until the broccoli is tender, still bright green in color.
6. 6.   Using a slotted spoon reach into the pot and remove about ¾ amount of broccoli and set aside in another pan.
7. 7.   Add the mashed potatoes.
8. 8.   Blend the remaining vegetables with an emersion blender.
9. 9.   Add the shredded cheese. Stir.
10. 10.Put the saved broccoli florets back into the pot Adjust seasoning.