Basic + Awesome Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Basic + Awesome Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 small onion, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup broccoli stems, chopped (optional); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup half and half; 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2-3 cups broccoli florets, chopped into very small pieces; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; an 8-ounce block of good quality extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Broccoli Cheese Soup is easy, creamy, and a perfect cozy classic. A silky-smooth soup base, little bites of just-right broccoli and carrots, and some sharp creamy cheddar cheese to finish it off.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:52:41 GMT