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Cheesy Broccoli Soup
This time of year, comfort meals are always a good idea. This hearty soup can be served as a meal or as a delicious appetizer. Sure to be a kid favorite, this is a great way to get more veggies in their diet.
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Ingredients
1/4
cup
butter, cubed
1/2
cup
onion, chopped
2
cloves
garlic, minced
4
cup
(about 8 ounces) fresh broccoli floretsÂ
1
large
carrot, finely chopped
3
cups
chicken stock
2
cups
half-and-half, cream
2
bay leaves
1/2
tsp
salt
1/4
tsp
nutmeg, ground
1/4
tsp
pepper
1/4
cup
cornstarch
1/4
cup
water or additional chicken stock
2-1/2
cups
cheddar cheese, shredded
6
small
round bread loaves
Instructions
Cut slices off the top of each bread loaf.
Hollow out bottoms leaving about 1/4 inch at the bottom.
Set aside.
Use a 6-qt. stockpot.
Heat butter over medium heat.

Saute onion and garlic, about 6-8 minutes.
Add broccoli, carrot, stock, cream and seasonings.
Bring to boil then simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Mix cornstarch and water until smooth, stir into soup.
Bring back to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Continue to cook and stir until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove bay leaves.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
Fill bread bowls with soup.
Serve.
Notes
Try different toppings like cooked bacon crumbles, more shredded cheddar cheese (can you really have too much?), ground nutmeg, pepper or hot sauce.