Thursday, January 8, 2015

Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

It has been really cold around these parts of the Northeast.  Today it is negative 1!  That means lots of bundling up and what is better than a hot bowl of soup to take the cold out?  Last week I made a Brazilian fish stew called moqueca.  Recently I was craving creamy broccoli cheese soup, like the kind you eat out of a bread bowl at panera. :)  Except I like my broccoli in big pieces for a chunky feel, not puree.  If you prefer a smoother soup, you can puree it in a blender. :)









Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ medium chopped onion
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ lb fresh broccoli (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Saute the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Slowly whisk in the half and half and milk. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
  4. Add salt and pepper and cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. 


Adapted from food.com

3 comments:

  1. You always get my mouth watering! This looks so good and so does the bread! I like chunky too ;o) Big Hugs ;o)

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  2. Thanks, Stacy! :) I know its cold in your neck of the woods too, hopefully you are enjoying some yummy hot soup! :)

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  3. You know, this would be perfect for the snowy days that are headed our way. I really have to try this, you know how I feel about broccoli cheddar (and with grilled cheese you?!) #nomnomnom!

    This looks absolutely divine, Mama! Good job! Did I mention how great it is to see you posting again!?

    Forever hungry because of thee,
    Starlit

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