Tia's Broccoli, Potato and Carrot Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Tia's Broccoli, Potato and Carrot Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; ½ cup flour; 4 cups half-and-half (or combination of both, heated in the microwave) or 4 cups skim milk (or combination of both, heated in the microwave); 4 cups chicken stock; 1 lb frozen broccoli, heads thawed; 3 cups carrots, thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon nutmeg, more if desired; 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese; black pepper, ground; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes, microwave till al dente in a bowl of water; 1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Pickapeppa Sauce; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 3 -4 dashes paprika, hot several shakes; 3 -4 dashes Old Bay Seasoning, several shakes; 1 tablespoon fresh chives (or more) (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup flour
4 cups half-and-half (or combination of both, heated in the microwave) or 4 cups skim milk (or combination of both, heated in the microwave)
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb frozen broccoli, heads thawed
3 cups carrots, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon nutmeg, more if desired
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes, microwave till al dente in a bowl of water
1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Pickapeppa Sauce
¼ teaspoon white pepper
3 -4 dashes paprika, hot several shakes
3 -4 dashes Old Bay Seasoning, several shakes
1 tablespoon fresh chives (or more) (optional)

1
Saute garlic, onions and carrots in butter.
2
Add flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
3
Stir constantly and add the half and half a little at a time till incorporated.
4
Add the chicken stock.
5
Add the potatoes.
6
Add the seasonings.
7
Simmer till carrots and onions are cooked.
8
(45 mins or more).
9
Add the broccoli and simmer 10 minutes.
10
Remove with slotted spoon about half of the veggies and set aside.
11
With an emulsion blender or blender, blend remaining broth and veggies till fairly smooth.
12
Return veggies set aside and stir.
13
Taste for seasoning.
14
At this point I usually add a bit more nutmeg (we love the flavor in this soup!)
15
and maybe a bit more paprika!
16
Add cheese and warm through.
17
Serve with fresh chives if desired,warm crusty bread and a salad!

1717

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

133

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, ½ cup flour, 4 cups half-and-half (or combination of both, heated in the microwave) or 4 cups skim milk (or combination of both, heated in the microwave), and more.

Yes, Tia's Broccoli, Potato and Carrot 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.

Tia's Broccoli, Potato and Carrot Cheese Soup

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