prep 0:15 total 1:15
4 to 6 servings
1. Sauté onion in butter. Set aside. 2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half. 3. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes. 5. Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender but I don't. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.
When adding the half and half, POUR SLOWLY. I added potatoes to mine and it was excellent!
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hsmeow reviewed Broccoli Cheese Soup on February 20, 2010
I made this soup last week and it is wonderful! If you want something fun to do with some of the leftovers, whip 5 or 6 eggs into a cup or so of the soup and pour it into a pie shell to make a quiche!
Instructions
1. Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.
3. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender but I don't. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.
Author's Comments
When adding the half and half, POUR SLOWLY.
I added potatoes to mine and it was excellent!
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