Broccoli Cheese Soup
By: Diethood
Published: Friday, April 22, 2011 - 1:10pm

Ingredients




1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 pound fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup carrots, (about 3 large carrots) chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

1 In a small pan, saute the onion in butter. Set aside. 2 Next you need to prepare the roux; cook butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir constantly. 3 Slowly add in the milk and continue to whisk. 4 Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes. 5 Add the broccoli, carrots and sautéed onions. 6 Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender, about 20 minutes. 7 Add salt and pepper. 8 Pour in batches into blender, or a food processor, and puree. 9 Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. 10 Stir in the nutmeg and serve.

About


Creamy soup made with broccoli, carrots, and cheddar cheese.
Panera Copycat.