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Lighter Broccoli and Cheese Soup

PAIR WITH

Beer and Cheddar Bread

(PAGE 157)

This soup gets its soothing creaminess from an unlikely ingredient—oatmeal. The whole grain disintegrates when simmered and blends into the broccoli and broth mixture seamlessly, without adding fat like cream does. This soup is blended to make the soup fairly smooth; skip this step if you prefer chunky soup or are short on time

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For full-on cheesy satisfaction, I pair this soup with toasted slabs of day-old Beer and Cheddar Bread

(page 157)

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SERVES

4 TO 6

ACTIVE TIME

15

MINUTES

TOTAL TIME

50

MINUTES

1

1

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2

cups [120 g] grated sharp Cheddar cheese

1 Tbsp cornstarch

1

1

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2

lb [680 g] broccoli crowns, stems sliced and florets cut into 2-in [5-cm] pieces

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1

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2

cup [120 ml] dry white wine

4 cups [960 ml] vegetable or chicken broth

(see page 17)

1

1

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2

cups [360 ml] milk