family-recipes

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Ingredients

• ½ Chopped Onion
• 1 Cup Shredded Carrot
• 1 Cup Chopped Celery
• ½ Stick Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ Cup White Flour
• 3 Cups Chicken Broth
• 1 Cup Milk
• 12 Ounce Package Broccoli
  • Steamed in bag for 4 minutes
• 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• ¼ Teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot along with oil. Add onions, carrots, celery, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook until the veggies are soft.
2. Add the flour to the mixture and stir to make a roux.
3. Slowly add chicken broth and milk and stir until thick and boiling.
4. Reduce heat to low. Mix in broccoli. Add cheese and gently stir until melted.