Saturday, October 22, 2011

Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

provided by: grouprecipes.com

One of my and Brenton's favorite soups.  Found it searching Panera Bread's recipe.  Not sure I'd say it is a match but definitely tastes like Broccoli & Cheddar from a restaurant.  And, pretty easy to boot.  Mmmm!

(Thought it was initially a bit strong and softened it with a little extra chicken stock.  Also, careful with the salt, as it really isn't needed.  I added a little more pepper to cut our the stronger nutmeg taste.  I might go a little easier on the nutmeg next time... just being technical but it truly was amazing.) 

Ingredients

1 tbls. butter, melted
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups half & half
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 lb. fresh broccoli
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese


Directions
  • Saute onion in 1 tbls. butter
  • In another pan, cook melted butter and flour , whisking over medium heat for 3-4 minutes
  • Slowly add half & half while continuing to whisk
  • Add chicken stock, while continuing to whisk
  • Once it starts to simmer, let simmer for 20 minutes
  • Add broccoli, carrots and onions
  • Cook over low heat until veggies are tender
  • Add salt and pepper
  • Pour in batches into blender and mix or use immersion blender
  • Return to pot and over low heat, add cheese, stirring until well blended
  • Stir in the nutmeg

1 comment:

Charissa Seitz said...

Kel,

Thanks for sharing this! I tried your white chicken chili recipe last fall and LOVED it! I'm excited to try this one out too! I hope you all are doing well!