Broccoli and Camembert Soup

It's Easy Being Green!

Here is my green entry to I Heart Cooking Clubs and my version of Nigella Lawson's Broccoli and Stilton Soup. Nigella, dear, I just didn't happen to have any Stilton on hand :(

Broccoli and Camembert Soup

3 T Olive Oil

6 Green Onions, finely chopped

1 clove Garlic, minced

3 sprigs of fresh Thyme, strip leaves and discard stems

3 heads of Broccoli, trimmed into small individual heads

3 C Vegetable Stock

1 12oz pkg of Camembert (or Brie) cheese, remove rind, dice large

Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste

Sauteed dices red chili or crisp bacon for garnish

Heat olive oil in heavy bottomed soup pot. Saute green onions, garlic and thyme, until onions and garlic are translucent. Add to pot the broccoli and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to med-low and add cheese. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes. Season with Salt and Pepper. Remove from heat and blend with hand blender or food processor. Adjust seasonings. Serve with desired garnish.

Note: Since this is pretty healthy, meaning no heavy cream I would have normally added, you might want to simmer a bit longer to achieve desired consistency.