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Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Adapted from Sandy's Homemade Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

by Christine, happyvballgirl @MyEpicureanAdventures

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword soup
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk, 2%
  • 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 4 cups broccoli, chopped finely if you don't want big chunks
  • 2 cups mild shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded carrots, further diced
  • 1/2 tsp celery powder (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste (I use about 1 1/2 tsp salt)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in large pot/dutch oven over medium-high heat.

  2. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Whisk in flour and continue to stir until mixture turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.

  4. Very slowly add chicken broth, whisking vigorously to avoid flour chunks until smooth and all broth is added.

  5. Add milk, celery power and salt and pepper.

  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes.

  7. Add broccoli and carrots and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

  8. Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese melts.

  9. Enjoy!