Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Directions
- 1Finely chop the white onion and garlic.
- 2In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in olive oil and butter until softened.
- 3Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- 4Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 5Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
- 6Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover for 5-7 minutes.
- 7Stir in the milk and half-and-half.
- 8Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 9Add chopped broccoli and shredded carrots (optional).
- 10Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
- 11Serve hot, topped with bacon bits and extra cheddar cheese. Serve with toasted and buttered french 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 handful shredded carrots
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 slices toasted & buttered french bread
Equipment
knifecutting boardbowllarge pot or Dutch ovenwooden spoon