Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Yields1 Serving
 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  3 pearl onions onion, chopped
  1/4 cup melted butter
  1/4 cup flour
  2 cups half-and-half
  2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  1 head fresh broccoli
  salt and pepper to taste
  1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  8 ounces grated sharp cheddar
1

Saute onion in butter. Set aside.

2

Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.

3

Add the broccoli and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now.

4

Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg and serve.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  3 pearl onions onion, chopped
  1/4 cup melted butter
  1/4 cup flour
  2 cups half-and-half
  2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  1 head fresh broccoli
  salt and pepper to taste
  1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  8 ounces grated sharp cheddar

Directions

1

Saute onion in butter. Set aside.

2

Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.

3

Add the broccoli and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now.

4

Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg and serve.

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