Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 7 -inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves); 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head); 1 large carrot, diced; 2 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish; Directions

Servings: persons

Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 7 -inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves)
4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
1 large carrot, diced
2 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions

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Directions
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Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls: Using a sharp knife, cut a circle into the top of each loaf, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Remove the bread top, then hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell.
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Add the broccoli and carrot to the broth mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth; you'll still have flecks of carrot and broccoli. Return to the pot. (Or puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender.)
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Add the cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat until melted. Add up to 3/4 cup water if the soup is too thick. Ladle into the bread bowls and garnish with cheese.

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Yes, Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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