Homemade Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe

*Recipe copied from https://v.lemon8-app.com/s/xpRbvvspR (I added in 2 additional ingredients)

This is a close second to Panera Bread’s Soup!!

Ingredients:

1 stick unsalted butter

1/2 diced onion (I used a red onion)

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder (added in/not in original recipe)

2 cups chicken broth (I used reduced sodium/fat free)

2 cups milk (I used 2%)

2 cups half and half (I used fat free)

1 small bag frozen broccoli florets

1 1/2 blocks of sharp cheddar cheese

1 carrot (added in/not in original recipe)

Steps:

In a large pot sauté butter and onion until the onions tenderize on a medium heat

Add in salt/black pepper/garlic powder & flour

Mix until it thickens up

Add chicken broth and allow this to also thicken up a bit

Add in milk and half & half, stir together everything

Add in the broccoli florets and shredded carrot, let this entire mixture simmer for about 20-30 mins, until the broccoli has tenderized, mixing occasionally

Add in the cheese (grated)

Stir well together to melt the cheese into the soup

Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. You can also add a little more flour if you prefer a thicker texture

Serve immediately. I made homemade bread and dipped it into this, so so good!!

Enjoy Friends!! 😋

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