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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Course
Soup
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
50
minutes
minutes
Total Time
1
hour
hour
Author
Savanah
Ingredients
1/2
chopped Onion
1/4
cup
melted Butter
1/4
cup
Flour
2
cup
Half and Half
2
cup
Chicken Stock
2
large bunches Broccoli
2
Carrots
1/4
tsp
Nutmeg
8
oz
shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cut carrots into small strips.
Break apart broccoli florets into small pieces.
Saute Onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.
Make a roux using the remainder of melted butter and flour. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add in half and half stirring constantly.
Add in the chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add vegetables and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.
If you want a smooth soup, at this point puree in a blender and return to heat or use immersion blender.
Add cheese and nutmeg.
Add salt and pepper to taste.