Broccoli and Cheese Soup

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add about three tablespoons of butter to the pot.
  2. 2Add half a yellow onion, diced, and about a cup of shredded matchstick carrots.
  3. 3Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Cook until the onions and carrots start to soften up.
  5. 5Add about 1/8 cup of flour.
  6. 6Cook the flour with the vegetables for a minute or two until there is no raw flour left, creating a roux.
  7. 7Pour in about two cups of water.
  8. 8Stir until it comes back to a boil and thickens up.
  9. 9Add chicken bouillon.
  10. 10Pour in about a cup of cream.
  11. 11Add garlic powder.
  12. 12Add one head of chopped broccoli florets.
  13. 13Cut the heat down to a simmer and cover, letting it cook until the broccoli is done, about 15 minutes.
  14. 14Turn off the heat.
  15. 15Grate in about half of an eight-ounce block of cheddar cheese.
  16. 16Stir until the cheese is melted.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 half yellow onion
  • 1 cup shredded matchstick carrots
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 0.125 cup flour
  • 2 cups water
  • chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup cream
  • garlic powder
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

Dutch ovengraterwooden spoon

Tips

  • You can double everything to make a bigger pot.
  • Grate your own cheese if you can, but pre-shredded cheese is fine too.