Broccoli Cheese Soup
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The ultimate comfort food - fresh broccoli, carrots, and cheddar cheese. Serve with Asiago rolls or crusty bread.
Dovetailing tip: Don't forget that you prepared the broccoli for today's soup. Isn't it nice to have part of the meal prepared?
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Ingredients:
| 1 tablespoon | melted butter |
| 1/2 | medium chopped onion |
| 1/4 cup | melted butter |
| 1/4 cup | flour |
| 2 cups | half-and-half cream |
| 2 cups | chicken stock |
| 1/2 pound | fresh broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces) |
| 1 cup | carrot, julienned |
| 1/4 teaspoon | nutmeg |
| 8 ounces | grated sharp Cheddar cheese |
| salt and pepper | |
| crusty bread | |
Directions:
Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.
Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender if you like a smooth consistency. I prefer to leave it chunky. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.
Serve with crusty bread and Enjoy :).
Source: food.com
