Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Makes approximately 5 servings (1 1/2 cups per serving)
• Printable Recipe
• Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 lb. (16 oz.) fresh or frozen broccoli florets
• 1 cup grated carrot
• Kosher salt and freshly grated pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Details

Adapted from thecomfortofcooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, and sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add additional butter and flour, whisking for 3-5 minutes to create a roux. Whisk while adding the half-and-half and chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
 
Stir in the broccoli florets and grated carrot. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes.
 
Remove soup from heat and pulse with an immersion blender until smooth. Or, puree the soup in batches in a food processor until smooth, adding mixture back to the pot.
 
Return pot to low heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Simmer for 10 minutes, and serve.