cari's broccoli cheese soup

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Melissa Smith-Heath
Kansas City, MO

This recipe is from a restaurant in Columbia Missouri when I was in college in the early 80's. I'm sure it is no longer in business, but this soup recipe lives on.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cari's broccoli cheese soup

  • 1 bunch
    fresh broccoli, including stems, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    + 2 T. flour
  • 2 qt
    milk
  • 3 c
    grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp
    sweet basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    tarragon
  • Salt & pepper to taste

How To Make cari's broccoli cheese soup

  • 1
    Cover broccoli with water in saucepan & bring to gentle boil. Cook until just tender & drain. Set aside. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Add flour & whisk thoroughly. Cook & whisk over low heat 5-6 minutes. Add milk & whisk thoroughly. Increase heat to medium & cook, whisking frequently until mixture has reached a low boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Add cheese & stir until melted. Add seasoning & broccoli. Heat thoroughly & serve.

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