Broccoli Soup With Cheddar Cheese

• 1 bunch broccoli
• 1 onion
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon orange rind
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch salt and red pepper flakes

1. Peel and chop broccoli stems; coarsely chop florets to make at least 6 cups (1.5 L) total.
2. In saucepan, combine broccoli stems, onion, potatoes, garlic, broth, orange rind, thyme, pepper and red pepper flakes; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 min. Add florets; simmer, covered, for 5 min or until vegetables are softened.
3. In blender or food processor, puree soup, in batches, with milk until smooth. Return to pan and heat through but do not boil. Add more milk if too thick. Season with salt. Spoon into bowls; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

broccoli, onion, potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, orange rind, thyme, pepper, milk, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/broccoli-soup-with-cheddar-cheese-563a34879978979816f022ad (may not work)