Recipe Cheat Sheet

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

4 servings · prep 15 min · total 50 min

Chop the broccoli into small florets and tender stems
Shred the cheese
4 Tbsp unsalted buttermeltcook 5 min until softstir in, cook 1 minwhisk in slowly, bring to a simmeradd, simmer 15 to 20 min until tenderblend until mostly smoothstir in over low heat until melted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups whole milk
1 large head (about 1 lb) broccoli, chopped
2 cups (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup, written out

Makes 4 servings. Prep 15 min, cook 35 min, ready in 50 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 large head (about 1 lb) broccoli, chopped
  • 2 cups (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Before you start

  • Chop the broccoli into small florets and tender stems.
  • Shred the cheese.

Directions

  1. Melt: unsalted butter.
  2. Cook 5 min until soft: step 1, onion, carrot.
  3. Stir in, cook 1 min: step 2, all-purpose flour.
  4. Whisk in slowly, bring to a simmer: step 3, chicken or vegetable broth, whole milk.
  5. Add, simmer 15 to 20 min until tender: step 4, broccoli.
  6. Blend until mostly smooth: step 5.
  7. Stir in over low heat until melted: step 6, sharp cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper.

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