"This Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe is supremely flavorful and comforting. It's easily done in 30 minutes, and happens to be gluten-free. Your people will quickly gather around a pot of this cozy soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 TB salted butter
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1 large onion, roughly chopped
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6 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 tsp tarragon
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1 cup precut matchstick carrots
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1 cup half & half (or heavy cream)
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4 cup good quality vegetable broth
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2 large bay leaves
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4 TB cornstarch, dissolved in 4 TB water
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5 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
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1 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
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4 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated and lightly packed
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Optional: extra broccoli florets and grated cheese for topping, breads or crackers (GF if desired) for dipping