Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Total Time: 45 minutesYield: 6 Servings
Source: www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com
Category: Soup
Ingredients
4 tablespoons Butter1⁄2 whole Onion (chopped)
1⁄4 cup Flour
2 cups Half-and-Half
2 cups Chicken Broth
1⁄2 pound Broccoli (chopped, bite sized pieces)
1 cup Carrot (julienned)
1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
8 ounces Sharp Cheddar (grated)
dash Salt
dash Ground Black Pepper
Directions
- In a large pot on medium heat saute onion with 1 tablespoon of butter until translucent, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same pot add 3 tablespoons butter and flour and whisk over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir constantly and then add the half & half and chicken broth and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, carrots and reserved onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
- Add a dash of salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to slightly blend the soup, leaving some of it chunky.
- Add the cheese gradually then stir in the nutmeg. Serve immediately.