Broccoli Smoked Gouda Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, diced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 24 ounces broccoli, chopped
• 1 lb russet potato, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 cups smoked gouda cheese, shredded

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot on medium heat. Saute onions until they start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat for another minute will stirring constantly. Stir in flour and cook for another minute while stirring constantly.
2. Stir in chopped broccoli and potato, making sure to coat all pieces with the sauteed onion, garlic, and flour mixture.
3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower to medium heat and cook for another 20 minutes, or until broccoli and potato pieces soften. Stir in half-and-half.
4. Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Return pureed mix to the pot. Stir in shredded gouda, Serve immediately.

olive oil, onion, garlic, flour, broccoli, russet potato, chicken broth, gouda cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-smoked-gouda-soup-531524 (may not work)