Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup With Blue Cheese

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 5 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced small
• 1 bunch broccoli, stems removed and broken into flowerets
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (or more)
• 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese (or american) (optional)
• 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter; add shallots and sauté for 3 minutes.
• 2 add flour and whisk briskly to form a roux. slowly stir in broth.
• 3 add potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and spices. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all veggies are very tender.
• 4 using an immersion blender/blender/food processor, puree to desired consistency.
• 5 return to pot over med-low heat and stir in cheeses and milk. stir often until cheese is melted.
• 6 serve.