Sandy's Homemade Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe

Name: Sandy's Homemade Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups chopped broccoli; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 1/4 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 1/4 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1
Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Whisk in flour and continue to stir until mixture turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Slowly add half-and-half to onion mixture, stirring until mixture is smooth.
4
Add chicken broth; season with salt and ground black pepper.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes.
6
Add broccoli, carrot, and celery.
7
Simmer until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 20 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to low.
9
Add Cheddar cheese to soup and cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

450

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 small onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Sandy's Homemade Broccoli and 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.

Sandy's Homemade Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

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