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broccoli cheddar soup

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Smooth, creamy and cheesily delicious, this soup is a perfect choice for a winter meal... !

yield 4 servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For broccoli cheddar soup

  • 2 c
    fresh broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 1/2 c
    low-sodium vegetable stock (substitute low-sodium chicken broth)
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 lg
    white onion (about 1 1/2 cups), chopped
  • 1 lg
    stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 c
    carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 lg
    clove garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 c
    unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    cold half-and-half
  • 2 1/2 c
    grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 c
    milk, if necessary

How To Make broccoli cheddar soup

  • 1
    In a large pot over medium heat, simmer broccoli in broth for 20 minutes. In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add onions; sauté for 5 minutes or until soft. Add celery and carrots; cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute
  • 2
    Add flour to onion mixture and stir well, forming a pasty substance. Gradually add half-and-half and stir until starts to thicken. Add onion mixture to broccoli and stir well. Add cheese, a handful at a time, and stir constantly between each addition until melted – don’t let soup boil or cheese will break down. Add black or white pepper and cayenne. Serve immediately with bread
  • 3
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4by4ABohJeE
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