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Broccoli-cheddar soup
by Dorothy Morrison
serves: 8
  soup
Ingredients:
  4 tbsp   coconut oil
  1 med   onion
  2 stalks   celery
  4 c   chicken broth
  1 lbs   potatoes
  2 lbs   sweet potatoes
  4 c   half and half
  1 leaf   bay leaf
  1 PINCH   SALT
  4 c   broccoli
  2/3 lbs   cheddar cheese (about 2 2/3 c)
  1 tbs   flour
  1 clove   garlic
  1 pkg   croutons
  1 tsp   pepper
  1 slice   bacon
Directions:
  1. saute' onions, garlic, flour, bacon, and celery, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, half and half, potatoes, bay leaf, 2 c water, salt, pepper and bring to boil

2. reduce to low and simmer until potatoes are tender.

3. remove bay leaf, puree' soup(or mash thoroughly) add broccoli simmer until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Thin soup if necessary with broth or water.

4. Add cheese and stir until melted.

serve, top with croutons if desired