Hearty Cheddar Broccoli Soup

By CarrieG

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch broccoli
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1/4 c finely chopped onion
• 1/4 c finely chopped carrot
• 1/4 c finely chopped celery
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard
• Pinch each of nutmeg and pepper
• 3 c chicken stock
• 1 1/2 c light cream
• 1 c milk
• 2 1/2 c shredded old cheddar cheese
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• Salt,to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cut broccoli into florets and steam until tender
Set aside until soup is ready
In a saucepan,melt butter; cook onion,carrot,celery until tender
Do not brown
Stir in flour,mustard,nutmeg and pepper
Cook for 2-3 min,stirring constantly.
Stir in stock; simmer for 20 min
Puree until smooth with most of the broccoli (reserve some for garnish) in a food processor or blender
Return to pot and add cream and milk
Bring almost to a boil
Add cheese
Heat just until melted,stirring constantly
Add Worcestershire,a little salt and remaining broccoli
Serves 4