Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup (8 Servings)

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 lb. broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
• 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
• 3 cups milk or half and half
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. vegetable stock powder
• 1 tsp.mustard powder
• 1 tsp.garlic powder
• 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
• Sea salt, to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and fry it until it becomes fragrant; around 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute or so.
• Whisk in the flour and cook until it is a golden brown, around 3 to 4 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the chicken stock and half-and-half, continuously stirring until it is well combined, and the flour is dissolved into the liquid.
• Season the mixture with salt, pepper, stock powder, mustard powder, and garlic powder.
• Give it a good mix and allow to cook and thicken for about 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
• Add in the broccoli and carrots and let it gently simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is completely tender.
• Mix in the sharp cheddar cheese and stir until it is just combined.
• Taste test the soup and add in extra salt and pepper if needed.
• Let the soup cool off a bit before serving.

Buon Appetito!