Quick Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat a soup pot to medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add butter, onion, garlic, and broccoli mixture to the pot.
3. 3
   Cook stirring, for 10 minutes until veggies are soft.
4. 4
   Sprinkle flour and seasoned salt over the veggie mixture.
5. 5
   Stir for 1 minute more to coat the vegetables in the flour.
6. 6
   Slowly pour the vegetable stock and half-and-half into the pot, stirring as you do so to incorporate the flour.
7. 7
   Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 510 minutes to thicken and soften the veggies.
8. 8
   If the soup becomes very thick, add more vegetable stock.
9. 9
   Right before serving, stir in the cheddar.
10. 10
    Taste the soup and add black pepper to taste and more seasoned salt if needed.
11. 11
    Serve hot with bread and extra cheddar on top.
12. 12
    Enjoy!