Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium pan over medium-high heat, sauté onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until softened.

In a large pot, cook remaining butter with flour to create a roux, 3-4 minutes. Once pasty and thick, add in half-and-half and chicken stock. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Add onions, garlic, broccoli, and nutmeg to mixture and simmer for another 25-30 minutes, until thickened.

Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.

Optional: Puree soup to smooth out chunks, or serve as is.