Broccoli Cheese Chowder Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 heads broccoli (about 1 pound)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 chop broccoli florets and stalk into bite size pieces. cook broccoli just until tender. do not overcook. drain and set aside. sautee chopped onion in the 1/4 cup butter until tender; set aside. in a large saucepan or soup pot prepare a white sauce; melt the 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, then stir in flour until well blended. gradually stir in milk, chicken broth, and salt. stir constantly until mixture reaches a boil. cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. add broccoli and onion. stir in cheese. cook briefly over medium heat. avoid bringing to a boil. stir in pepper and nutmeg. serve immediately or keep warm over low heat.