Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken stock (or 4 cups water plus 1 bouillon cube)
• 2 cups grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 3 cups steamed broccoli florets, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• 2 add the onion, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• 3 add the flour and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• 4 stir in the cheese and stock, and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• 5 stir in the broccoli and cook until heated through.
• 6 season with salt, pepper, and paprika, if desired.