Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Ben found The Kitchn blog the other day and suggested I check it out.  It looks like it has a lot of great recipes.  One section was on soups.  So when today turned out to be a wet cold day, I decided to try out one of the recipes.  I picked out the Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Soup.  I've been trying to eat more veggies lately.  It seems like when the garden stops producing I forget to start buying veggies at the store.

Not the prettiest picture...but yummy

The recipe was a success.  Ben and I both enjoyed it and gave it a rating of 4 cookies.  The recipe is pretty easy.  I did not use the creme fraiche or yogurt.  I did put a drop of lemon juice in each bowl.  I also used an onion instead of a leek.  I might suggest adding a little garlic.

We served the soup with some fresh bread with herb butter.  If you give this one a try, I hope you enjoy. Click on the recipe title for cooking directions. 

Stay tuned for a recipe for chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter icing.

Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Soup Serves 4-6
2 tablespoons oil, divided
1 leek, washed
1 medium waxy potato
1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds)
6 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
Lemon wedge
Crème fraîche or yogurt (optional)