broccoli cheese soup

Recipe by
patricia taylor
williamsport, MD

Nothing like a bowl of this on a cold winter day.

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

Ingredients For broccoli cheese soup

  • 1 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • 1/2 md
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    half and half
  • 2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1/2 lb
    fresh broccoli (about 1 cup)
  • 1 c
    carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 8 oz
    grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make broccoli cheese soup

  • 1
    Saute the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  • 2
    Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
  • 4
    Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve.

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