Cheesy Broccoli Soup

A delicious, warm soup, ideal for those days when you just want to curl up with a cup of hot soup and a good book.


Ingredients

1 ½ cup chopped broccoli
¼ cup chopped onions
1 cup (250 mL) vegetable stock
2 cups (500 mL) milk
2 tbsp cornstarch
¼ tsp dry thyme
¼ cup shredded swiss cheese
Salt
Pepper


Method

1. Bring vegetables and stock to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until vegetables are tender.


2. In a bowl, combine milk, cornstarch, thyme, salt and pepper. Add to the cooked vegetables.


3. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Cook for a further minute.


4. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until it melts into the soup.


I love that this soup has chunks of veggies here and there, but for the particularly fussy  hater of healthy greens, you could blend the soup to disguise the presence of the broccoli. You could also add celery, carrots and various other veggies to the soup. Croutons also make a nice, crunchy addition.


What are some other variations? If you've tried this recipe, let us know what you think or it!