Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon melted butter; 12 medium chopped onion; ¼ cup melted butter; ¼ cup flour; 2 ½ cups half-and-half; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 lb frozen broccoli florets; 1 cup grated carrot; kosher salt; freshly grated pepper, to taste; ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg; 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon melted butter
12 medium chopped onion
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup flour
2 ½ cups half-and-half
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb frozen broccoli florets
1 cup grated carrot
kosher salt
freshly grated pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

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Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, and saute onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
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Add additional butter and flour, whisking for 3-5 minutes to create a roux.
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Whisk while adding the half-and-half and chicken stock.
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Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Stir in the broccoli florets and grated carrot.
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Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
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Simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes.
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Remove soup from heat and pulse with an immersion blender until smooth.
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Or, puree the soup in batches in a food processor until smooth, adding mixture back to the pot.
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Return pot to low heat and stir in cheddar cheese.
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Simmer for 10 minutes, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon melted butter, 12 medium chopped onion, ¼ cup melted butter, ¼ cup flour, and more.

Yes, Creamy Broccoli Cheddar 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.

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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