Broccoli Cheese Soup

Scaled for 6 portions · 9 steps

3 tbspunsalted butter2medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped6garlic cloves, smashed and peeled0.5 tspred pepper flakes (reduce or omit if sensitive to spice)1.25 tspfine sea salt, divided, to taste—Freshly ground black pepper, to taste910 gbroccoli with stalks (3 large or 4 medium)6 cupwater115–225 ggrated sharp cheddar cheese, depending on your mood—Thinly sliced chives or green onions, for garnish (optional)—1 large (about 12 ounces) russet potato, peeled and cut into 1 to 2-inch chunks

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