Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb broccoli, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed then minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons unbleached flour
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion (to garnish)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepot over med. high heat, place broth, broccoli, onion, celery & garlic. bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer 3 minutes. take off heat & cover.
• 2 in a ceramic coated dutch oven melt butter over low heat. when melted, add flour & turn up heat to med.- high. cook, stirring constantly till roux is bubbly and a golden brown color. add broth mixture all at once while whisking. keep whisking or stirring constantly until soup is bubbly and thickened about 3 minutes.
• 3 take off heat & add grated cheese, stir in till melted. ladel into bowls and sprinkle with salt & pepper and garnish with green onions.