Broccoli Soup With Sharp Cheddar

• 1 bunch broccoli
• 4 medium boiling potatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 13 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Peel and chop potatoes and onions.
2. Remove broccoli stalks from florets; peel and chop; set florets aside.
3. Bring broth to boil in a large pot.
4. Add potatoes, onion and broccoli stalks, bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minute Add florets and simmer 5 min more.
6. Add orange rind, thyme, salt and pepper.
7. Blend in batches with the milk.
8. Reheat slightly before serving.
9. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese for each bowl.

broccoli, boiling potatoes, onion, chicken broth, milk, orange zest, thyme, salt, ground black pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-soup-with-sharp-cheddar-332936 (may not work)