Broccoli Cheese Soup II

By Addie

"This soup is unbelievably delicious!! I have yet to find another recipe for broccoli cheese soup that is better than this one! Give it a try!"

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb broccoli, washed cut
• 1 cup carrots, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion in butter. Set aside.

Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the chicken broth whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat till veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now.

Add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg.

This soup can be easily doubled.
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REVIEWS:

Nice and easy soup. Reminds me of panera's recipe. I made a few changes- using 1 qt chicken stock, 1 cup half and half, 2 cups milk, 1 lb broccoli but kept the carrot and cheese the same. I chopped the broccoli fine so I only put about 3 cups in the food processor and left the rest chunky. Thanks!

This is very good soup, but also as written very rich. We loved it as written but next time I may use part low-fat cheese and substitute milk for some of the half-and-half. Thanks for posting.

Really good . I made once with vegetable broth and the other time with chicken broth either way it is great. Chicken version a smidge better. I will make again .

This is truely yummy. I was seeking recipes with broccoli to get my grand kids to eat it. They didn't eat it they devored it and my grand-daughter licked her bowl clean. Thanks for sharing

This was absolutely delicious! Made it as directed. Might next time replace one cup of the half and half for milk to make it less rich....will make again, also for dinner parties. Thanks!