Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Dice the onion, chop up the fresh broccoli in bite size pieces & thinly shred the carrots.

You’ll need a large heavy pot with lots of space in it. Saute the onions and carrots in the butter until softened. Add the garlic and flour, cook for another minute.

Whisk in the half & half and stir until the “paste” is dissolved. Stir in the chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil.

Stir in the broccoli and gently mix well. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.

Add in the cheese, salt, pepper and spices and stir until creamy.

Serve immediately with shredded cheese, green onions and oyster crackers.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup diced onions

• 1 cup carrots, finely shredded

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup all purpose flour

• 2 cups half & half

• 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth

• 4 cups finely chopped broccoli

• 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg