Winter warmers: Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Tired of the same old soup recipes? Then this recipe is for you as it is rich and creamy and packed full of goodness.

The best part is the soup is so easy to make and can be ready in 30 minutes.

Buy a whole head of broccoli rather than individually cut florets, as you can use the whole head, including the stems.

This broccoli and cheddar soup is comfort food at its best.

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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe

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Recipe by Jessica Alberts Course: Lunch, StarterCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Servings

6

Total time

30

minutes

A rich and creamy broccoli and cheese soup packed full of goodness.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/4 cup flour

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1 cups milk

• 1 whole broccoli, stems included, chopped

• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp mustard

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 2 cups cheddar cheese

Method

• Add the butter to a large pot. Add chopped onion and saute until onions are soft and translucent.
• Add the rest of the butter (1/4 cup) to the pot. When melted, add flour and whisk together. Cook mixture for about 1 minute, whisking often.
• Slowly pour in about a cup of chicken stock, whisking as you pour. Continue with remaining chicken stock and add milk, pouring slowly and whisking as your pour.
• Let the mixture cook for a minute or two, whisking often, making sure there are no lumps of flour.
• Add broccoli and carrots and stir to combine. Add paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. If the soup gets too thick, add more liquid.
• Remove from heat and blend the soup.
• Add grated cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring to melt the cheese into the soup after each handful. Taste soup and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve hot with a little extra cheese on top and paprika.

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