Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter; 1 onion; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk; 2 cups half-and-half; 4 heads broccoli; Pinch of nutmeg; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese; 2 cups vegetable broth

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
8 servings
Course
Soup

Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup

Iris Warren

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So cozy, so cheesy, and chockfull of veggies!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
1 onion diced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
4 heads broccoli cut into florets
Pinch of nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
2 cups vegetable broth

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in broccoli, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
Stir in cheese, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender. Stir in vegetable broth until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.