Broccoli and Cheddar Soup w/ White Popcorn

Serves 6-8; Prep is only 10 minutes, but cook time is 50 minutes - so leave room for an hour.
1T butter
1T olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
1 Leek, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 heads of broccoli, cleaned and chopped
6C chicken stock (trader joes sells this in the soup section, great to have on hand)
1C cream
2 C shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Freshly popped popcorn (garnish, fun for kids) or w/ Trader Joes "Parmesan Crisps" (i'm addicted!)

1. In a large sauce pot melt butter w/ olive oil. Add chopped onion, leek, carrot and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes
2. Add chopped broccoli and chicken stock. Cook additional 45 minutes over medium heat.
3. Reduce heat. Add cream and shredded cheese.
4. Blend soup in small batches in blender until smooth.
5. Serve hot in bowls and garnish w/ popcorn on top.