Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Jessaca Mattox
Jessaca Mattox @cook_11797182
Delaware,Ohio,USA

Our families FAVORITE broccoli soup! Kids love it and its great for a cold day or when your craving some comfort food.

I made this in an attempt to recreat Panera Breads version. I think mine taste better because its fresh! & it lasts 7 days in fridge and it can be frozen as long as you dont add toppings to it and make sure its cooled before freezing.

Enjoy :-D

Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Our families FAVORITE broccoli soup! Kids love it and its great for a cold day or when your craving some comfort food.

I made this in an attempt to recreat Panera Breads version. I think mine taste better because its fresh! & it lasts 7 days in fridge and it can be frozen as long as you dont add toppings to it and make sure its cooled before freezing.

Enjoy :-D

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Ingredients

6-12 servings
  1. 4small (about 3 1/2 cups) heads of broccoli (chopped)
  2. 3(about 2 cups) carrots (shredded)
  3. 1medium onion (sweet or white)
  4. 8 TBSunsalted butter
  5. 1/2 c.All Purpose Flour
  6. 4 CChicken or vegetable broth
  7. 4 CHalf n Half
  8. 1/2 TSPnutmeg (ground)
  9. to tastePepper-add
  10. to tasteSalt-add
  11. to tasteRed pepper (ground or flake)- add
  12. 4 CShredded Sharp Cheddar
  13. 1 Clovegarlic-chopped (Optional)
  14. Bacon Bits or Pieces (For garnish-Optional)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredient. Chop broccoli (bite size,each piece should fit on a spoon). Finely chop onion & garlic (if adding). Shred carrots. Measure out flour and liquid ingredients. This will make cooking quicker.

  2. 2

    Start by heating butter in a pot on med-low heat.

  3. 3

    Once butter has melted, add onions and garlic until translucent.

  4. 4

    Add flour,stir. Let flour lightly brown. (If it doesnt brown you will have a very flour-ie taste to your soup).

  5. 5

    Once flour has browned,add your half n half.

  6. 6

    Let it come to a simmer on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add chicken or vegetable broth and stir.

  8. 8

    Now, add carrots & broccoli and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

  9. 9

    Turn heat to low. Add your seasonings-salt,pepper,red pepper flakes,and nutmeg. Stir.

  10. 10

    Stir in cheese and turn heat off. Let cheese melt and serve!

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Jessaca Mattox
Jessaca Mattox @cook_11797182
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Delaware,Ohio,USA
I grew up with a dad that owned his own bakery & candy store. He made all his own candy & chocolate. That started me on a path of loving food and good ingredients. I hope i share some of my families favorites with you all!
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