Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Submitted by healthy mamma

"I got the base of this recipe from my mom. I use Organic Vegetable Broth instead of Chicken broth just because I love the combination of flavors and natural spiciness. I also added the extra veggies which makes it a bit heartier. I also added the cheddar which thickens it and lets face it, just makes it a yummy comfort food."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb broccoli, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed then minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons unbleached flour
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion (to garnish)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper

directions

1. In a medium saucepot over med. high heat, place broth, broccoli, onion, celery & garlic. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer 3 minutes. Take off heat & cover.
2. In a ceramic coated Dutch oven melt butter over low heat. When melted, add flour & turn up heat to med.- high. Cook, stirring constantly till roux is bubbly and a golden brown color. Add broth mixture all at once while whisking. Keep whisking or stirring constantly until soup is bubbly and thickened about 3 minutes.
3. Take off heat & add grated cheese, stir in till melted. Ladel into bowls and sprinkle with salt & pepper and garnish with green onions.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

I really enjoyed this easy to make soup! I used rice milk, scaled it down for 2. Thanks for a delicious soup!