comfort food. [broccoli cheese soup]

March 24th, 2016 by | comments

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If this just isn’t your week and you’re in need of a hearty, comforting meal, I suggest making this delicious broccoli cheese soup! It’s packed with flavor and is kind of healthy, since there’s broccoli in the recipe, right? :-)


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broccoli cheese soup
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Ingredients
  • 2 crowns of broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, plus additional if soup is too thick
  • ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4-6 tbsp. flour
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter
  • 2 cups milk (1% or 2%)
  • ¼ cup shredded Gouda cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus additional for garnish
  • ¼ cup shredded or grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup shredded Jarlsberg
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Warm a large pot over high heat, then add broccoli, onions and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then simmer about 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a separate pan, melt the butter and add flour to create a roué. Add milk and heat until it bubbles and thickens.
  3. Next, add the cheeses one at a time, mixing after each addition, making sure all of it melts.
  4. Add the cheese mixture to the broth and broccoli; add additional chicken broth if soup is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.

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