Hearty Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium baking potato
• 4 cups fresh broccoli
• 2/3 cup, divided into two equal portions shredded medium or sharp cheddar
• a taste of shredded parmesan cheese
• a taste of sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In the microwave, cook potato until soft.

2. 2

   In the oven, roast broccoli until tender.

3. 3

   With your Vitamix's soup setting, combine cheddar and half of cheese. Add potato slowly with remaining cheese. Blend to the desired consistency.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, garnishing with parmesan cheese and artisan salt as desired.

5. 5

   Notes: We're still experimenting with this recipe. The ratio of broccoli to potato is a work in progress. Our first attempt did not roast the broccoli, which gave the soup a raw flavor—not unpleasant, but not what we wanted. We had great luck with a couple of pinches of smoke-flavored sea salt as a garnish.