Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

By shelle

Ingredients

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups broccoli, chopped
• Dash of garlic powder
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• Slices of crusty bread

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan, mix chicken broth, onion, broccoli, garlic powder, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft.

2. Remove bay leaves and pour mixture into a food processor. Pulse until smoothm approximately 1 minutes. Reserve in a bowl.

3. In the original saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt and a little pepper until a thick paste forms. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add cheddar, stir until it dissolves.

4. Pour in broccoli mixture and cook until blended. If necessary, add more chicken broth to thin. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve with bread for dipping.