Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup
June 22, 2020
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup +1 TBS salted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup all purpose gluten free flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half or whole milk
- 12 oz bag broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add 1 TBS of butter to a dutch oven or large pot and melt over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the remaining 1/4 butter and when melted whisk in the flour. Cook for about 1 minute – you are making a roux.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth and half and half, whisking as you pour. Cook for 5 minutes – whisking occasionally.
- Add broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper and dry mustard.
- Reduce heat to medium/low – cover and simmer for 15 – 20 minutes or until carrots are fork tender.
- Add cheese and stir until melted.
