Creamy Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Crisps

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 large white onion
• chopped
• 3 small celery ribs
• thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1 garlic clove
• minced
• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli
• cut into florets
• 3 1/2 cups water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Cheddar Crisps
• for serving

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
2. Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli and water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer over moderate heat until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender and puree until smooth.
6. Season the soup with salt and pepper and serve with the Cheddar Crisps.