Broccoli Cheese Soup

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 min. | Course: Dinner | Servings: 4

Broccoli cheese soup with cream and cheddar cheese. Great with toast and melted brie. Inspired by Holly at Spend with Pennies https://www.spendwithpennies.com/20-minute-broccoli-cheese-soup/#wprm-recipe-container-134576  

1 Tbsp butter

1 ½ cups mirepoix or ½ cup each, carrot, onion and celery, diced

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp green goddess seasoning, at Trader Joes (or onion blend seasoning)

3 cups broccoli, fresh, frozen or previously cooked

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Saute butter, mirepoix, seasonings and broccoli over medium heat until the onion is softened. Add the cream and cook until broccoli is tender. Break up with a potato masher to desired-sized bits. Stir in cheddar cheese just before serving.