Broccoli Cheddar Soup

35m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the onion
  2. 2Chop the broccoli into bite sized pieces.
  3. 3Peel the carrots.
  4. 4Shred the carrots.
  5. 5Shred the cheddar cheese.
  6. 6Melt butter in a pot.
  7. 7Add diced onion, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  8. 8Add smoked paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper, and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  9. 9Add flour.
  10. 10Stir in vegetable stock.
  11. 11Add half-and-half
  12. 12Add broccoli and carrots.
  13. 13Add pepper.
  14. 14Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli and carrots are tender.
  15. 15Stir in shredded cheese a handful at a time.
  16. 16Serve it up with a big slice of crusty bread for dipping.

Ingredients

  • onion
  • broccoli
  • carrots
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • tablespoons unsalted butter
  • medium onion
  • cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • medium head broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces
  • medium carrots, shredded
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

knifecutting boardvegetable peelergraterpot