Cheesy Broccoli & Potato Soup

[julie515]

 I got this recipe in an e-mail from Parents.

Ingredients

• 2  tsp.  olive oil
• 1/2    onion, chopped
• 1    medium potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3  cups  broccoli, chopped
• 3  cups  low-salt vegetable stock
• 1  cup  reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions

In a large stockpot, heat oil and sauté the onion for 5 to 7 minutes over low to medium heat. Add potatoes, broccoli, and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until broccoli and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Remove the mixture from stove top; allow to cool a bit. Pour the mixture and cheese into a blender; puree. (Or use a handheld blender to do it right in the stockpot.)