Jesse's Broccoli Cheese Soup

You might have seen from the "we're the women" section that I do not like recipes, but I was convinced to put my fingers to the keys and get this one down for you! 

Ingredients: 

2 cups chopped broccoli 
6 cups chicken broth 
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
1/4 cup parmesan cheese 
2 medium-large potatoes 
1/2 onion 
3 carrots 
3 celery stalks 
1 oz butter 
1/4 cup cream (optional) 
Salt and pepper to taste 

How do you make it? 

Sauté your chopped onion, celery, and carrots in butter (I use a mirepoix from Trader Joe's to make things easier). Once the veggies have softened, add in the 4 cups of the chicken broth and the chopped potatoes. Cook until potatoes have softened. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth. Add in broccoli, cheeses, and remaining chicken broth. Cook approximately 20 minutes or until broccoli has softened. Blend the mixture again to achieve desired consistency. If you'd like, add in some cream at this point for added taste and texture (the potatoes should have thickened it, but cream is a nice addition). Add salt and pepper to taste. 

- Jesse