Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Method

• step 1

  Chop the potato and onion and fry gently in the oil

• step 2

  Trim the broccoli and cut the stems into 1/2 inch slices. Add the stems to the onion and potato mixture. Fry for 5 minutes and season

• step 3

  Reserve half the broccoli florets and add the remainder tho the potato mixture, adding the water or stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until the vegaetables are soft

• step 4

  Add the remaining broccoli florets and the sugar, cook for one minute and put into a food processor nad blend

• step 5

  Pour the soup into a tureen and sprinkle on the grated cheddar, stirring and turning with a ladle until the cheese is melted