Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 tbsps butter (divided in ½)

  • 1 large onion (finely diced!)

  • 1 large carrot (shredded or finely diced)

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • ½ cup flour

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tsp dried mustard powder

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper *if you are a sensitive sally then take it easy w/ this one!

  • 2 tsps salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 3 cups fresh/frozen broccoli (chopped)

  • 2 1/2 cups half-n-half

  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)

  • garlic butter homemade croutons (optional)

Directions:

  1. This is a gradual process so joy in the journey baby for optimal texture & taste!! Grab yer pot & start w/ medium heat. Toss 4 Tablespoons of butter and let it melt.

  2. Add onions and carrots and cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring often.

  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  4. Add remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter. Stir in flour gradually. Add chicken broth and use a whisk to mix together.

  5. Add dried mustard powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

  6. Toss in that broccoli and half-n-half. Let it simmer down for about 20 minutes or until broccoli is softened.

  7. Add cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Listen to me honey-GRADUALLY add this in so you get a creamy texture and not grainy.

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  8. Taste for seasonings. Add more salt and pepper, depending on your taste buds. Serve with some croutons for some crunch in your life!

    Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

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