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Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

Ingredients -
1 tablespoon Butter, melted
1/2 medium Onion, chopped
1/4 cup melted Butter
1/4 cup Flour
2 cups Half-and-Half
2 cups Chicken Stock or Bouillon
1/2 pound Fresh Broccoli
1 cup Carrots, cut julienne style
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
8 ounces Grated Sharp Cheddar
 
Preparation:

1. Add butter to small saucepan. Sauté onion until soft. Set aside.

2. Add butter to stockpot. Melt over medium heat. Whisk 3-5 minutes.

3. Whisking continuously, slowly add in the half-and-half.

4. Stir in chicken stock and continue whisking.

5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in broccoli, carrots, and onion. Simmer 20 minutes.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Add soup in batches to blender. Puree until smooth.

8. Return to stockpot. Reduce heat to low. Stir in grated cheese.

9. Stir in the nutmeg.

10. Serve hot.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets
After you prepare broccoli or cauliflower for use, set the stem trimmings aside. Peel the stems, and julienne or dice for use in soup.

Soup Making Tips -
Broccoli And Cauliflower
Freeze fresh broccoli or cauliflower up to 2 months in freezer bags.
 
 

 
   
 
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