Soup 1 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

As the season started to turn cold last September and with the approach of mom going south for winter I decided I needed a project to make at least one soup a week through winter.  I've been mostly good about it, except for when I've been sick or my back too upset. 

I'm not generally speaking a big fan of broccoli there are two exceptions... I good broccoli cheddar soup and a good broccoli salad.  Its not the prettiest of soups, but it is tasty and reminiscent of childhood.  
​Recipe below: 

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My Version has some extra veggies and a mix of white cheddar and cottage cheese for extra protein and creaminess.

Ingredients: 
1 broccoli head
1/2 cauliflower head
1 large carrot
1 medium onion
1/2 orange pepper
2 Tbs better than bullion (I used chicken but you could use the vegetable, garlic, or onion versions to make a vegetarian version)
3 large cloves of garlic (I had roasted a bulb before hand)
1/2 cup cottage cheese
4 cups shredded white Irish cheddar (or whichever cheddar you prefer) 
3 - 4 cups of water.

Directions:
Chop all the veg and sauté them in some olive oil till the onions are translucent and the other veg start to soften. Season with salt and pepper, Add the better than bullion, and roasted garlic, then the water. Simmer until the veggies are soft. Add about 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. Use an immersion blender to blend till your desired smoothness. Add about 4 cups of shredded cheddar (I used white Irish) and splash of cream for richness.

Its not super complex but it is tasty.