Creamy Broccoli Soup With Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 12 cup diced celery
• 1 quart vegetable stock
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 12 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 14 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In medium sauce pot, add 4 tablespoons olive oil, celery, and garlic and cook 5-8 minutes.
2. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add stock and bring to a boil.
4. Lower heat and stir with a whisk to break up flour.
5. Cook for about 1/2 hour.
6. Soup should thicken slowly.
7. Add broccoli, cream, lime juice, and Tabasco.
8. Cook 15 minutes.
9. Do not let boil.
10. Add cheese and salt and pepper to taste.