Make your name in the make-ahead-game with this simple and tasty recipe. Whip up a huge batch and freeze it, so that it’s ready to go when you don’t feel like making dinner. And this broccoli and cheddar soup also makes for an amazing starter for when you have people over for lunch or dinner.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 30 mins

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
30g butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable stock
2 broccoli, broken into florets
1 cup grated cheddar, plus shavings to garnish
½ tsp nutmeg
1 cup cream
Salt and black pepper
Micro basil, to garnish

METHOD
1. Heat the oil over medium heat and fry the onion until translucent. Add the butter and wait for it to melt. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and slowly add the milk and stock, whisking continuously. Return to the heat and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously.
3. Once the flour taste has cooked out, about 3 minutes, add the broccoli and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the cheese and nutmeg. Wait for the cheese to melt, then add the cream.
4. Blend the soup until smooth. Season and garnish with shavings of cheddar and micro basil.