vegetable stock
Method
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Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-low heat and fry the onion for 10-12 mins until soft, but not golden. Stir in the garlic and fry for 1 min, then stir in the potatoes and cook for a few minutes to soften slightly. Tip into your slow cooker.
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Add the broccoli and stock to the slow cooker and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook on high for 3 hrs or low for 5 hrs. The broccoli should be tender but the stalk may still have a bit of bite. Add the cheese and stir until melted, then stir through the cream.
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Pour into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with a swirl of cream. a grinding of black pepper and the bread on the side for dunking.
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