Broccoli Cheese Soup

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• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  large onion, finely diced
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  quart chicken broth
• 6  cups  frozen broccoli florets, thawed (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  cups  prepared croutons, for serving

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
2. Add flour and cook, stirring to make a paste, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth and then bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, stirring often until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Using a blender, puree broccoli mixture in batches.
4. Transfer batches to a large bowl. Return puree to saucepan, place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in milk and 1 cup cheese. Ladle soup into bowls.
5. Top each serving with croutons and a sprinkling of remaining cheese.