Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Creamy and full of flavor, Broccoli and Cheese Soup is perfect for any meal. Serve with sliced French bread, in a bread bowl or just with a side of crackers.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium Yellow Onion diced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets coursely chopped
- 1 cup carrots match-stick cut
- 1 stalk celery thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook , adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes
Slowly pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into milk mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes.
Add broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir Cheddar cheese into simmering soup until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.