Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe 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.

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.
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.
Take off heat & add grated cheese, stir in till melted. Ladel into bowls and sprinkle with salt & pepper and garnish with green onions.

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