<div><p></p><p>This Creamy Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Crisps is a delicious and healthy soup with a side of yum! It only takes three easy steps to make this tasty soup, with its enticing aromatic hint of onion, garlic, salt and pepper.</p><p>Add in cauliflower if you like, or swap it in for the broccoli altogether. Pureed for a satisfying thick and creamy texture with chunks of broccoli, this recipe is a fun new take on the traditional broccoli and melted cheese. </p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Ingredients:</h3><ul><li>2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</li><li>1/2 large white onion, chopped</li><li>3 small celery ribs, thinly sliced (1 cup)</li><li>1 garlic clove, minced</li><li>1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets</li><li>3 1/2 cups water</li><li>Salt and freshly ground pepper</li></ul><p><em>For the cheddar crisps</em></p><ul><li>1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded</li></ul><h3>Directions:</h3><p>In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-1_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-1_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-2_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-2_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><p>Add the broccoli and water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-3.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-3_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-3_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-3_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-4.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-4_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-4_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-4_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Transfer the contents of the saucepan to a blender and puree until smooth. Season the soup with salt and pepper.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-5.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-5_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-5_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-5_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-6.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-6_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-6_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-6_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Meanwhile, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle the cheese on the sheet in eight 2-inch rounds. Bake for 18 minutes, until darkened slightly. Blot the crisps with paper towels and let cool.</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-7.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-7_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-7_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-7_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-8.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-8_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-8_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-8_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><p>Serve broccoli soup with cheddar crisps and enjoy!</p><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-9.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-9_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-9_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/02/2243494386-3-9_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><p><a href="http://sha.red/fywuV">Shared Food</a></p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="rOWuBzssVU8"></amp-youtube></div></div>