This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy and delicious, with bits of fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
1/4cupunsalted butter
1softball sized yellow onionchopped
1/4cupflour
3cupschicken stock
1cupmilk
1cupheavy cream
5cupschopped broccoli(both the florets and stalks)
1cupgrated sharp cheddar cheese*
salt
black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, season with 1/4 tsp salt, and cook for 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent.
Stir in the flour until it combines into a blond paste, and cook for two minutes.
Turn the heat to high and add the chicken stock, milk, and heavy cream. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Add the broccoli and simmer for 10 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in the cheddar. Taste and make any necessary seasoning adjustments with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
*You can double the cheese if you want a more pronounced cheddar flavor