Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Large stock pot
  • Whisk
  • Bread Knife

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups fat free half-and-half
  • 12 ounces fresh broccoli florets
  • 5 ounces fresh shredded carrots
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 14 oz 2 count packages of sourdough bread bowls

Instructions

To make the Soup

  • Melt butter in a large stock pot. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Simmer on medium-low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the broccoli and carrots; simmer on medium-low for another 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender. Stir in the cheese until melted.

To serve

  • Cut away a large hole in each bread bowl and fill with soup to serve.
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