Broccoli Cheese Soup/Pic

[Roxy15]

 

Broccoli Cheese Soup:

 

1 T. Melted Butter
1/2 Medium Onion, Diced
1/4 Cup Melted Butter
1/4 Cup Flour
2 Cups Half-And Half Cream
2 Cups Chicken Stock
1/2-lb. Fresh Broccoli
1 Cup Carrot, Julienned
1/4 Tsp. Nutmeg
8-oz s. Grated Sharp Cheddar
Salt & Pepper

 

Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.

 

Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half-and-half.

Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.

 

Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.

 

Add salt and pepper, to taste.

 

***It can be puréed in a blender, but, I don’t.

 

Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.