Recipes

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cream or 1 cup of milk
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Instrucitons

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color.
  4. Add stock and bring to boil.
  5. Reduce to a simmer and add broccoli.Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. Pour in cream and cheese. Stir to combine and melt. Serve hot.
Broccoli Cheese Soup