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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 medium chopped onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 cups broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • To begin, dice the onion, shred the carrots (if not already shredded), and grate the cheddar cheese and set off to the side.
  • Warm up a larger pot over medium heat on the stove. Add the butter and onions and sautee until soft. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add half & half and chicken broth & whisk together.
  • Stir in the broccoli and shredded carrots and let it sit for 25 minutes on low heat or until the broccoli and carrots are nice & tender.
  • Add your salt & pepper to taste., along with the cheese and stir until melted. Add in nutmeg if desired and you're ready to serve!