Broccoli Cheese Soup

Memorial Day is meant to preserve the memory of all those soldiers who helped fight to protect the United States. It's a great holiday to teach the kids something extra about the history of the United States while they are enjoying this tasty Broccoli Cheese Soup.

olive oil
2 onions
6 medium potatoes
1 pint water/stock
2 heads of broccoli
8 oz cheddar cheese - mature cheddar is good, add more cheeses if
you want it only improves it
salt, peper, herbs and spices

Heat oil, soften 2 onions and 6 medium potatoes. When yellowish, add about 1 pint of water or stock and one head of broccoli (broken into florets), salt and any herbs/spices you fancy. Cook for about 20 minutes at a fast simmer. Add another head of broccoli in florets, simmer for another 2/3 minutes. Remove from pan while new broccoli is still crunchy and liquidise. Add about 8 ounces grated mature cheddar to the serving dish and stir until it melts - top with lots of freshly ground pepper. Serve with fresh brown bread. I love anything that uses fresh broccoli. Although, I suggest adding the broccoli at the last minute so you don't end up overcooking it.