Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Step 1

Chop 2/3 of broccoli into tiny florets. Rough chop remaining 1/3 and set aside.

Step 2

Heat broth over medium- high heat, add your 2/3 broccoli, onions, garlic, carrots and bay leaf. Simmer on medium for 15 minutes, or until veggies are tender. Strain veggies from broth, keeping both.

Step 3

Start your roux: melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat, whisking constantly. Once melted, add 3 tbsp flour, continuing to whisk.

Step 4

Remove from heat and slowly pour in broth. Stir to incorporate.

Step 5

Pour veggies in and slowly stir in 1 cup of cream.

Step 6

Return to burner over low heat, uncovered. Remove bay leaf. Add dry ingredients.

Step 7

Once soup has warmed back up, slowly stir in grated cheeses. Immediately remove from heat.

Step 8

Blanch or steam extra broccoli and then stir into soup.

Step 9

Garnish with reserved shredded cheddar.