Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Another soup recipe. And, whats more, another pureed soup. I just can't help it, I really love the texture and mouthfeel of pureed soups. The blending of the soup makes it really smooth and creamy without adding extra fat/calories/dairy. I called this "broccoli cheddar soup" but really it is a vegetable soup that has broccoli in it. It turns out to be a nice, verdant, clean soup that tastes just as good (seriously) with or without the cheese.

recipe:
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 large or 2 small cloves of garlic, minced
1 T oil
pepper
1 tsp. liquid aminos*
1 medium potato, diced
1.5 cups frozen broccoli
1 tsp. dill
2 bouillion cubes, crushed
2.5 cups water
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded**
pepper

In a large pot combine onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and oil over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft. Season with pepper and dill and add liquid aminos. Stir and cook 1 more minute to release the flavor from the dill. Add potatoes and broccoli. Stir. Add bouillion cubes and water (the water should be just enough to cover the veggies). Bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and puree until everything is smooth and creamy. Return to very low heat and add cheddar cheese. Stir until melted. Season with pepper and serve.

*Liquid aminos is a sauce made from fermented soy beans and loaded with protein. If you do not have this go out any buy it. Seriously. But, if you don't want to use it liquid aminos tastes exactly like soy sauce. Exactly.

**You really don't need to add the cheddar cheese to this soup. It is just as good without it. So if you are looking to avoid dairy or would like to have a lower fat, lower calorie soup feel free to leave it out entirely.