CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Cheesy Broccoli Soup in a Bread Bowl Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by cindygwest

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
1 large carrot, finely chopped
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water or additional chicken stock
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bread bowls

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in broccoli, carrot, stock, cream, bay leaves and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until tender. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove bay leaves; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in salt and pepper. For bread bowls, cut top off each loaf; carefully hollow out bottom of each, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Serve soup in bread bowls. Yield: 6 servings.