CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Cheesy Broccoli Soup image

Provided by Alskann

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli (or 2 10 oz packages frozen chopped broccoli)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Wash and chop broccoli into bite size pieces.
Cook broccoli in a small amount of salted water until tender.
While broccoli is cooking, melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender and translucent.
Stir in flour to make roux; slowly add broth and cream.
Stir and cook just until thickened.
Add salt, nutmeg, and drained,cooked broccoli.
Just before serving, stir in cheese.
Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 1042.8, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 7.9, Protein 21.2