Broccoli Cheddar Soup
 
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Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 c. red onion, finely diced
  • 1 c. carrots, shredded
  • 4 T. butter (1/2 stick)
  • ¼ c. flour
  • 2 c. half and half
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 2 c. broccoli florets, steamed, chopped, then measured~plus extra for garnish
  • 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese~plus extra for garnish, from a block of cheese, not packaged shredded)
  • ¾ t. Kosher salt
  • ½ t. black pepper, freshly grated
  • ½ t. smoked paprika
  • nutmeg
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, sauté onions and carrots in olive oil until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. In the same medium saucepan or in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat and whisk in flour for about 1 minute or until roux is slightly bubbly.
  3. Whisk in chicken broth and half and half and continue to cook over medium-low heat until thickened, whisking constantly.
  4. Add in sauteed onions and carrots with the chopped steamed broccoli and cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
  5. Stir in salt, pepper and smoked paprika and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Serve immediately and garnish with grated nutmeg, extra chopped broccoli and more cheddar cheese.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/broccoli-cheddar-soup/