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broccoli cheddar soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Rich, creamy and oh so cheesy, every bite is fully loaded with tender broccoli!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cup half and half
  • 12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until softened.
  • Whisk in the flour, salt and ground mustard until incorporated.
  • Whisk in the half-and-half and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir in the chopped broccoli and shredded carrots. Cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheese, one handful at a time.
Keyword cheese, lunch, vegetarian
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