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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This creamy broccoli cheddar soup is as healthy as it is delicious and you can make it at home. Made with real cheddar cheese, broccoli, garlic, and vegetable stock creamy broccoli cheddar soup is a hearty addition to any meal, enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • ½ stick of butter 4 Tbsp
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika or nutmeg
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 3 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1 large carrot grated or finely chopped
  • 2 cups half and half or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 8 oz block Cheddar Cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven on medium high heat.
  2. Add onions and cook until fragrant and golden (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes until flour starts to turn golden.
  5. Pour in your stock, Broccoli Florets, carrots and Seasonings.
  6. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to a medium low and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. Add half and half and stir in Cheddar cheese. Simmer for another minute or so. Adjust flavor if need be.
    8. Serve with crusty Italian bread if desired.

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