Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Who knew your favorite soup was so easy to make! Less than an hour and you have broccoli cheddar soup that you and your family will love. Serve by itself or alongside a bread bowl for the complete “takeout” experience. Perfect soup to give a loved one when they’re feeling a bit under the weather. Also a great soup to make to combat those cold weather months!
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Who knew your favorite soup was so easy to make! Less than an hour and you have soup that you and your family will love. Serve by itself or alongside a bread bowl for the complete "takeout" experience. Perfect soup to give a loved one when they're feeling a bit under the weather. Also a great soup to make to combat those cold weather months!
Equipment
- 1 Stock pot
- 1 Cheese grater
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 large broccoli floret chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 celery stalk sliced
- 1 1/2 cup carrots shredded
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cup half and half
- 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- Pretty Girls Eat Too All Purpose Seasoning
- 3 tbsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a pot over medium-high heat, saute onions, carrot, and celery until the onion is translucent. Set aside. In the same pot, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the half and half until smooth. Lower heat to medium-low and let thicken for 10 minutes. Add in chicken broth and garlic. Let simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Once soup is reduced, add in broccoli, and simmer for 5 minutes. When broccoli is soft and broken down, add in cheese and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then its ready to serve!
