Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup - A super comforting and easy soup that you can get on the table in minutes. Great for those chilly nights!
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups half and half
- 4 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar
Instructions
- Melt butter in large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes until onions are soft.
- Add carrots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in broth and half and half until smooth.
- Add broccoli, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Carefully remove about 1/2 of the soup and blend until smooth. Pour back into the pot and stir until blended. This step is optional.
- Stir in cheese and stir until it is melted. Serve immediately
Notes
Adapted from All Recipes
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g
