Broccoli And Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp pepper or to taste
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (adjust according to taste)
• 2 carrots diced
• 1 small potato diced
• 1 small head of broccoli cut into florets
• 1 small head of cauliflower cut into florets
• 5-6 cups of veg or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water ( slurry)
• Handful of shredded cheddar cheese or more
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Method

1. Add butter and oil in a large pot on med heat.
2. Once butter has melted, add onions and garlic, saute for a few minutes.
3. Then add basil, salt and pepper, and chili flakes, stir and sauté for another few minutes.
4. Now add carrots and potatoes and mix well.
5. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and mix.
6. Now add stock and cover with lid. Let veggies get fork tender on med heat. Checking often.
7. Once the veggies are soft, add slurry of cornstarch and water into the pot, mixing as you add.
8. Now either use an immersion blender or traditional blender (in batches) to blend the soup to desired consistency.
9. Turn off heat and mix in shredded cheese. Mix well until cheese is melted.
10. If using cream, add in when soup is a bit cooler. Stir and enjoy!