Broccoli Cheddar Soup

15m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Finely chop the white onion and garlic.
  2. 2In a large pot or dutch oven, sauté the onions in olive oil and butter until translucent.
  3. 3Add salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to the pot.
  4. 4Stir in the chopped garlic.
  5. 5Add flour and mix well to form a roux.
  6. 6Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth while stirring constantly.
  7. 7Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover for 5 minutes.
  8. 8Stir in ½ cup of 2% milk and ½ cup of half-and-half.
  9. 9Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
  10. 10Stir in chopped broccoli and shredded carrots.
  11. 11Cover and simmer until the broccoli is tender.
  12. 12Serve hot, topped with extra cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits. Serve with toasted and buttered bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 white onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup 2% milk
  • 0.5 cup half & half
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 slices toasted & buttered french bread

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowllarge pot or dutch ovenwooden spoonmeasuring cup