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
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6 Tbspbutter
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2 tspminced garlic
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1 smallonion, chopped
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1/4 cflour
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2 clight cream
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3 clowe-sodium chicken broth
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2bay leaves
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1/4 tspnutmeg
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·salt and pepper to taste
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4 cbroccoli florets
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1carrot, diced
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2-1/2 cshredded sharp cheddar cheese
How to Make Rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup
- Melt 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.
- Pour 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.
- Add 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.
