BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

By á-40713

From: http://www.chef-in-training.com/2011/11/broccoli-cheddar-soup/

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (16 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli (you can add more if you like)
• Salt and Pepper TT
• 8 oz. Velveeta Cheese
• 1 (8 oz) bag sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Mix water and heavy cream together and set aside.

Melt butter and flour together to form a roux. Slowly add in heavy cream/water mixture stirring constantly. Add in chicken broth still stirring. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes to let the soup thicken up.

Add in broccoli and cook over low heat for an additional 20-25 minutes to continue to thicken soup as well as cook and soften the broccoli.

Sample and add salt and pepper to taste.

Cut 8 oz. Velveeta into cubes and drop into soup and stir until melted. Add in sharp cheddar and stir until blended.