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Broccoli Cheese Soup

I always have frozen broccoli on hand so that's what I use. This makes enough for a few dinners and reheats perfectly.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets and stems
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots thinly sliced
  • 4 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter in stockpot, saute onions for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over onions, cook 2 minutes while stirring.
  • Add 1 cup stock, stir until smooth and thickened.
  • Pour in remaining stock, half and half, vegetables, and seasonings.
  • Simmer covered 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Add extra stock if soup becomes too thick.
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