Broccoli and Potato Soup

Make the soup

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   Step 1: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until the onion is softened.

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   Step 2: Add the flour and mix it into the onion mixture. Cook for 30 seconds.

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   Step 3: While stirring, slowly pour in the milk and keep mixing as the mixture turns into a thickish, mostly smooth paste. Use a whisk to smooth it out if needed.

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   Step 4: Add the chicken stock, water, salt and pepper. Stir, then add the potato.

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   Step 5: Bring the soup to a simmer, then adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 8 minutes, or until the potato is almost cooked. Stir occasionally so the base does not catch.

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   Step 6: Add the broccoli and stir. Cook for 2 minutes, or until it is cooked to your liking, then take the pot off the heat.

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   Step 7: Stir in the cheese; the broth should thicken. Add more salt if needed.

   Tip: The recipe uses 1 cup of cheese.

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   Step 8: Ladle into bowls and top with the garnishes of your choice.