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DinnerBroccoli and Cheese Soup
an oldie but a goodie ;) just for you ashlyn🖤
Brittany KhamilleIngredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 yellow onion-diced
- prolly a bunch garlic-minced
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 32 ounces vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 3 cups broccoli florets(fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese (freshly shredded works best!!)
Instructions
- 1In a large soup pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and on medium heat, saute the diced onion until browned; about 25 minutes on medium heat. Add in the garlic and saute for another 3 minutes.
- 2Add in the remaining butter and melt. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 3 minutes.
- 3Pour in the broth of your choice and the half half, bring it up to a simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes.
- 4Add in the broccoli and carrots, bring the soup to a low boil until the veggies are cooked soft, about 20-25 minutes.
- 5Season to your liking and add in the shredded cheese. Mix well and let it melt completely. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- 6Serve!
- 7Step 7
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Quick Tips
- 1
Trim and split
Cut florets into similar sizes so they cook in the same time.
- 2
Roast hot
425°F minimum — anything less and the florets steam instead of char.
- 3
Finish with acid
A squeeze of lemon at the end wakes up the whole tray.
- 4
Save the stems
Peel and slice — they’re as good as the florets, if not better, in a stir fry.
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