Broccoli Cheese Soup

By XrayKim

A Pioneer Woman recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole Onion, Diced
• ◾1 stick 1/2 Cup Butter
• ◾1/3 cup Flour
• ◾4 cups Whole Milk
• ◾2 cups Half-and-half
• ◾4 heads Broccoli Cut Into Florets
• ◾1 pinch Nutmeg
• ◾3 cups Grated Cheese (mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, Jack, Etc.)
• ◾ Small Dash Of Salt (more If Needed)
• ◾ Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• ◾ Chicken Broth If Needed For Thinning

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from thepioneerwoman.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, then add the onions. Cook the
onions for 3 to 4 minutes, then sprinkle the flour over the top. Stir to
combine and cook for 1 minute or so, then pour in milk and half-and-half.
Add nutmeg, then add broccoli, a small dash of salt, and plenty of
black pepper.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the
broccoli is tender. Stir in cheese and allow to melt.
Taste seasonings and adjust if needed. Then either serve as is, or mash it
with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a
blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree it in a
blender, return it to the heat and allow to heat up. Splash in chicken broth
if needed for thinning.)
Enjoy!