Broccoli And Cheese Soup (vegetarian Times)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 bunches broccoli, trimmed and chopped (2 1/2 lbs)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 cup milk (original calls for fat free half and half)
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (optional, for garnish)
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 coat a 3 quart pan with cooking spray and cook onion over medium heat until softened. stir in garlic during last minute of cooking.
• 2 add broccoli, broth, and 2 c water; bring to a boil.
• 3 stir in nutritional yeast, cumin, and nutmeg. reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
• 4 use a food processor or stick blender to puree soup to your desired consistency and return to saucepan.
• 5 stir in half and half and season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. sprinkle each serving with 1 t cheese.