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Basic + Awesome Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Serving Size
4–6 servings Servings
Prep Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cuisine Type
American
Recipe Type
Soup

From Chef Lindsey

This Broccoli Cheese Soup is easy, creamy, and a perfect cozy classic. A silky-smooth soup base, little bites of just-right broccoli and carrots, and some sharp creamy cheddar cheese to finish it off.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup broccoli stems, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2–3 cups broccoli florets, chopped into very small pieces
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • an 8-ounce block of good quality extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

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