Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By kelsbe

Ingredients

• 1 T melted butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 C melted butter
• 1/4 C flour
• 2 1/2 C half & half
• 4 C chicken stock
• 1 lb (16oz) fresh or frozen broccoli florets
• 1 C grated carrot
• Kosher salt & freshly grated pepper, to taste
• 1/4 t grated nutmeg
• 8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

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