Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/2 medium onion, diced finely; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 2 cups chicken stock or broth; 1/2 lb broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces; 1 cup carrot, julienned (can buy matchstick carrots in produce section); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but brings out the flavor); 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups); salt and pepper

Added by

Rachel about 6 years ago

Made about 6 years ago

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Ingredients

1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 medium onion, diced finely
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups chicken stock or broth
1/2 lb broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces
1 cup carrot, julienned (can buy matchstick carrots in produce section)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but brings out the flavor)
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
salt and pepper

Instructions

Melt the 1/4 cup butter and sautee the onions in it until soft. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

Whisk in the half & half and chicken stock.

Add the broccoli and carrots. Cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are tender.

Add salt and pepper. You can leave the soup chunky or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in for a smoother soup (that's what I do). Return to low heat and add the cheese. If your heat is too high your soup can get grainy. Stir in the nutmeg if desired.