Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

• Produce

  • 1/2 lb Broccoli, fresh
  • 1 cup Carrot
  • 1/2 Onion, medium

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 cups Half-and-half cream
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil or butter

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Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 pound (3 cups) fresh broccoli, chopped into small pieces
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 8 ounces (2 cups) cheddar cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• Sauté onion in 1 Tablespoon olive oil or butter, set aside.
• Over medium heat, cook 2 Tablespoons of olive oil or butter and flour using a whisk for 2 or 3 minutes, stir constantly. Slowly add the half & half.
• Add the chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, carrots and reserved onions. Let simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Add the cheese and let cheese melt though over low heat.
• Serve with crusty bread or crackers.