Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 tbsp vegetable oil

3/4 cup onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

500 gram pkg frozen cut broccoli

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp worchestershire sauce

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded

1 can diced potatoes (optional)

Salt

Pepper

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir about 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook 2 additional minutes. 

Add broth and broccoli and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer approximately 5 minutes until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and purée with a hand mixer until desired consistency is reached. 

Stir in milk, worchestershire sauce, mustard, potatoes, salt and pepper. Add cheese and cook, stirring over low heat until cheese is melted and potatoes are warmed through. 

Serve, garnishing with additional cheese if desired.