EASY & DELICIOUS BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

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This soup is the real deal! It is totally from scratch but error proof; you will impress yourself and others.

Provided by ChrysalisUnfurled

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 (750 g) package frozen chopped broccoli or 3 cups fresh broccoli
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons chives
1 red pepper, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter. Cook onion until soft but not brown.
  • Stir in flour and cook 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in stock and broccoli.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Puree mixture (in food processor or blender).
  • Return to heat, add pepper, milk, cheese, and Tabasco sauce.
  • Heat thoroughly but do not boil.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • If you are using fresh broccoli, trim off tough stems, chop and cook 15 minutes before putting in blender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 350.4, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 14.6

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