CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

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This one is my family's favorite! Nothing beats a great comforting soup to warm you on those cold winter days - Try it and your family will agree. Serve as an appetizer before a meal, or make it the main fare served with a salad and crusty baked bread!

Provided by sue bronner

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch broccoli florets
1 small white onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 c chicken stock (sub veggie stock)
1 c heavy whipping cream
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese or 1 10oz canned cheese
1 c shredded white cheddar cheese
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1-2 pinch salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c chopped green onion as garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Prep: Cut the head of broccoli into very small florets and discard the stems; finely chop the small white onion
  • 2. Over medium-high heat in a dutch oven or pot, melt the butter and saute the onions about 3-5 minutes until softened. Add the flour and wisk until incorporated. Add stock and cook for 5 minutes. Add the cream, broccoli florets, cheese(s) and seasonings, salt and pepper to taste then simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  • 3. Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions and additional shredded cheese if desired.

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