20 Minute Broccoli Cheese Soup

• Produce

  • 3 cups Broccoli, fresh
  • 1 cup Carrots
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme and garlic powder

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 1 1/2 cups Light cream
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 3 cups fresh broccoli
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ teaspoon each thyme and garlic powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1½ cups light cream
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup fresh parmesan cheese

Directions

• In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add chicken broth, broccoli and seasonings. Simmer until broccoli is softened, about 8 minutes.
• Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
• Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.