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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

The only Broccoli Cheddar soup recipe you will need to keep you warm and cozy this winter. It has all the goodness of cheese and nutrients of carrots and broccoli because we're eating just a tiny bit healthy this new year, amiright? Also, this is better than Panera Bread's version of Broccoli Cheddar soup...just saying! Hope y'all try this!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5
Author Rookie With A Cookie

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • ½ of a yellow onion chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon all purpose-flour
  • 2 ½ cups chicken/vegetable stock
  • 2 cups Half & Half
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 broccoli bunch chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese extra sharp

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt half of the butter and saute onions for 3-4 minutes
  • Add the ground spices and stir for 30 seconds
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter and melt before adding in the the flour.
  • Cook flour for 30 to 45 seconds to rid the raw taste of flour. *We are creating what's called a "roux" to help thicken the soup later on.
  • Next, add in chicken stock and Half & Half and on medium heat allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon
  • Next add in the chopped veggies. *If you plan to leave the soup unblended, be sure to chop the veggies very small particularly the broccoli
  • Allow veggies to cook on low-to medium heat for 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender
  • At this point, you can blend the soup. I prefer blending half of the soup just for texture. *If you plan to leave the soup unblended, be sure to chop the veggies very small particularly the broccoli
  • Pour the blended soup back in the saucepan and on very low heat, add the cheddar cheese and allow to melt. *MAKE SURE TO NOT COOK ON HIGH HEAT AFTER ADDING THE CHEESE. The cheese will curdle and make the soup grainy.
  • Once cheese is melted, serve hot with a slice of baguette.
  • *Reheat leftovers on the stove on low heat. Double boiler is better. Microwaving will split the cheese and curdle it