Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Nutrition per recipe
Calories2193 kcal (110%)
Total Fat178.1 g (254%)
Carbs77.8 g (30%)
Sugars31 g (34%)
Protein78.6 g (157%)
Sodium4019.3 mg (201%)
Fiber7.8 g (28%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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4 tablespoonsbutter

0.5onion
medium, chopped

2 clovesgarlic
minced

4 tablespoonAP flour

2 cupslow sodium chicken stock
or vegetable

1 tspkosher salt

½ tspblack pepper

¼ tsppaprika
or ground nutmeg, optional

3 cupsbroccoli florets
cut into small pieces

1carrot
large, grated, julienned or finely chopped

2 cupshalf & half
or milk or light or heavy cream

8 ozcheddar cheese
block grated, mild, medium, or sharp
Instructions
Step 1
Melt butter in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 3-4 minutes or until softened and light gold. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
Step 2
Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until the flour begins to turn golden in color. Pour in the chicken stock, broccoli florets, carrots, and seasoning. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are cooked through.
Step 3
Stir in half & half and cheddar cheese and simmer for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 4
Serve with toasted crusty bread or in a bread bowl if desired.
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