Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 4 1/4 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 carrot peeled and chopped
• 1 celery stock, chopped
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup milk (2%)
• 3 tbsp sour cream (plus more for garnish - optional)
• pepper
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese sharp, shredded

Instructions

1. In a medium sized stock pot, bring chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Add broccoli, milk and pepper and cook, covered, 10 more minutes.
3. Add sour cream and puree soup with an immersion blender.
4. Adjust black pepper to taste and heat through over medium heat, stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.