Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1/2 medium chopped onion; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 1/2 cups half-and-half; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 lb frozen broccoli florets; 1 cup grated carrot; kosher salt; freshly grated pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Submitted by Taylors Mommy

"Rich, hearty and absolutely scrumptious broccoli cheddar soup."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 5

ingredients

1 tablespoon melted butter
¹⁄₂ medium chopped onion
¹⁄₄ cup melted butter
¹⁄₄ cup flour
2 ¹⁄₂ cups half-and-half
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb frozen broccoli florets
1 cup grated carrot
kosher salt
freshly grated pepper, to taste
¹⁄₄ teaspoon grated nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

directions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, and sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
2. Add additional butter and flour, whisking for 3-5 minutes to create a roux.
3. Whisk while adding the half-and-half and chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Stir in the broccoli florets and grated carrot. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes.
5. Remove soup from heat and pulse with an immersion blender until smooth. Or, puree the soup in batches in a food processor until smooth, adding mixture back to the pot.
6. Return pot to low heat and stir in cheddar cheese. Simmer for 10 minutes, and serve.