Rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup
By
sherry monfils
@smonfils
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My dad used to make several versions of this soup, this is one of my favorites.
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp
- butter
- 2 tsp
- minced garlic
- 1 small
- onion, chopped
- 1/4 c
- flour
- 2 c
- light cream
- 3 c
- lowe-sodium chicken broth
- 2
- bay leaves
- 1/4 tsp
- nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 c
- broccoli florets
- 1
- carrot, diced
- 2-1/2 c
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
How to Make Rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup
- 1Melt butter in lg pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring for 5 mins. Whisk in flour. Whisk in light cream slowly. Whisk until smooth.
- 2Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaves and nutmeg. Season w/ salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to med-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 mins.
- 3Add broccoli and carrot. Simmer another 20 mins. Discard bay leaves. Puree soup, in batches in a blender. Return to pot. Add cheese, whisk until cheese is melted.
