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Ultimate Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the perfect blend of fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and a hint of nutmeg. It is the perfect comfort food and tastes YUM.
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Ultimate Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This ultimate broccoli cheddar soup is the perfect pairing between naughty and nice. Goes nicely with a green salad and a gooey toasted grilled cheese sandwich.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 small head broccoli roughly 2 cups with most of the stem removed
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar shredded
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium stockpot or dutch oven over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and saute until light brown, 5-6 minutes.
  • Evenly sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir occasionally until the entire mixture is lightly brown and fragrant, 5-6 minutes. At this point the raw taste of flour has been cooked out and its ready for thickening.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the half and half and the chicken stock. Stir to fully incorporate. Continue to cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally while scraping sides and bottom of pot.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add broccoli and carrot. Stir to incorporate and occasionally stir while scraping bottom and sides of pot. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool enough to safely pour into blender. Pulse 3-6 times until desired consistency is achieved. I like mine with small chunks - big enough to chew but small enough to make me forget I'm eating broccoli.
  • Return mixture to pot. Add nutmeg, shredded cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with a fine dusting of more nutmeg as well as fresh ground pepper.

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Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5150IU | Vitamin C: 93.9mg | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 1.6mg