Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups broccoli
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion (diced)
1/4 cup quinoa
3 cups chicken or 3 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups cream (half and half)
salt and pepper
1 cup aged cheddar cheese (shredded)

Preparation

Separate the broccoli into smaller, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Melt butter n a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the broccoli, quinoa and chicken stock into the saucepan. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 18 minutes, until quinoa is tender.
Puree the cooked mixture with a hand blender or cool slightly and pure in 2 batches in a blender of food processor.
Return the soup to the saucepan and add the cream.
Season with salt and pepper.
Reheat the soup on low heat, being careful not to boil it. When the soup is hot, stir in the cheese until just melted and serve immediately.