Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a medium pan over medium-high heat, sauté 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. once pasty and thick, add in half-and-half and chicken stock. let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• 3 add onions, garlic, broccoli, and nutmeg to mixture and simmer for another 25-30 minutes, until thickened.
• 4 stir in cheddar cheese until melted, taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
• 5 optional: puree soup to smooth out chunks, or serve as is.