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Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Delicious soup made with fresh broccoli florets
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword At Home with GG, broccoli soup, comfort food, Simple recipes, soups, southern cooking
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings 6
Cost $5.00

Equipment

  • dutch oven or soup pot

Ingredients

  • 8-10 oz fresh broccoli florets (approximated 4-5 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 large carrot, chopped fine
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups half n half creamer
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • melt butter in dutch oven and saute onions and garlice until soft for about 4-5 minutes
  • add broccoli, carrots, chicken broth, half n half cream, salt, pepper, bay leaves and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and simmer about 12 minutes until broccoli is very tender.
  • Remove bay leaves from the pot.
  • stir cornstarch and 1/4 cup of chicken broth (or water) together until smooth, then add it to the broccoli soup stirring constantly until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Gradually stir in the shredded cheese until completely melted.
  • Serve in cups or bread bowls. Can be topped with crumbled bacon, extra cheese and pepper.