Description
A rich and velvety soup combining fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese for a comforting, savory meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Slowly whisk in vegetable broth until smooth and bring to a simmer.
- Add broccoli florets and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in grated cheddar cheese one handful at a time until melted.