Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
"Why this recipe works:Broccoli and cheese soup is classic comfort food, but many recipes yield gloppy, glorified cheese sauce or a mess of bland, gray vegetables. We wanted a Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup recipe that tasted like fresh, bright green broccoli. Cooking the fibrous broccoli stems until they were soft, then adding cream and broccoli florets, ensured our recipe had the most broccoli flavor. The florets didn’t overcook and retained their bright color and fresh flavor. Adding the cheddar cheese at the end of cooking kept it from clumping and separating...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peels and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, florets chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese shredded, plus extra for garnish
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Salt
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Cayenne pepper
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