Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 6 cups broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces

• 6 cups cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces

• 5 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tsp. sea salt

• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

• 1/2 tsp. thyme

• 1 tsp. onion powder

• 16 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

• 8 oz. cream cheese

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1. Boil the chicken broth, 2 cups each of broccoli and cauliflower, garlic, sea salt, pepper, onion powder and thyme until the veggies are softened in a large stock pot.

2. Transfer the cooked broccoli and cauliflower plus 1 cup of liquid into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

3. Add the pureed mixture back into the pot.

4. Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and heavy whipping cream. Whisk until all the cheese is melted and smooth.

5. Dump in the remaining raw veggies and simmer until they are softened, about 10 minutes.

6. Enjoy!

7. (Great for freezing! This recipe makes about 5 quarts of soup)