Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets; 2 12 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 2 12 cups chicken stock; 2 cups half-and-half; 14 cup unsalted butter, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 12 yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 14 teaspoon nutmeg; salt and pepper, to taste

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
2 12 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 12 cups chicken stock
2 cups half-and-half
14 cup unsalted butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
14 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

In a medium pan over medium-high heat, saute onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until softened.
2

In a large pot, cook remaining butter with flour to create a roux, 3-4 minutes.
3

Once pasty and thick, add in half-and-half and chicken stock.
4

Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5

Add onions, garlic, broccoli, and nutmeg to mixture and simmer for another 25-30 minutes, until thickened.
6

Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
7

Optional: Puree soup to smooth out chunks, or serve as is.