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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Lunch
Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to reach its liquid state. Add the onion to the skillet and stir constantly until it reaches a tender, translucent consistency, approximately 5 minutes.
2
Next, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of melted butter with flour in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continuously whisk the mixture and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk as needed to prevent the flour from burning, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Now, gradually add milk while continuously whisking the mixture; stir in chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Cook until the mixture thickens, roughly 20 minutes.
4
Subsequently, add broccoli, carrots, celery, and the previously cooked onion to the saucepan; simmer until all the vegetables are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
5
Finally, stir in Cheddar cheese until it reaches a melted state; season with salt and pepper to taste before presenting the dish.