TURBO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Turbo Broccoli Cheddar Soup image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 tablespoons butter
1 head broccoli, stems and florets separated and chopped
1/2 small yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons dry mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Croutons, for serving

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the broccoli stems, onions, dry mustard and some salt and pepper and saute until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Deglaze with the sherry and then add the broccoli florets. Add the stock and simmer for 5 minutes.
Carefully ladle everything into a blender along with the fresh spinach, Cheddar, cream and hot sauce and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Adjust with salt and pepper if necessary and adjust the thickness with more cream if necessary. Top with croutons and serve.