rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup

Name: Rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 2 cup(s) light cream; 3 cup(s) lowe-sodium chicken broth; 2 - bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; - salt and pepper to taste; 4 cup(s) broccoli florets; 1 - carrot, diced; 2-1/2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

58 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Oct 25, 2013

My dad used to make several versions of this soup, this is one of my favorites.

Rate

No Image

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
2 cups light cream
3 cups lowe-sodium chicken broth
2 - bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
4 cups broccoli florets
1 - carrot, diced
2-1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes