Broccoli and Sharp Cheddar Soup
Servings 8
Equipment
- Large Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- ¼ cup flour *If you want a really thick soup, use ½ cup
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2½ cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 4-5 cups of broccoli florets
- 2-3 tsp chicken bouillon granules to taste
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until tender.
- Add flour, stir, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
- Slowly add the milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add grated cheese, a little bit at a time, and stir until melted.
- Add broccoli and mix thoroughly.
- Season with chicken bouillon granules, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Simmer until broccoli is tender. Enjoy.