Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove 2 cups of the broccoli florets, cut in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut-side down and bake until the florets begin to crisp and turn slightly brown, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top. Stir to combine and cook until the flour is absorbed and smells lightly toasted, 1 minute or so. Add the milk and half-and half. Add the nutmeg, then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup as is, mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.) Garnish with the toasted broccoli or grated cheese and serve.
- From Food Network Kitchens; after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.
- When blending hot liquids, first let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer to a blender, filling only halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open; this will prevent the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 287.12 Kcal (1202 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 151.69 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.85g | 26% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 52.36mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 626.48mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 484.21mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.4g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 6.86g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.16g | 9% | |
| Protein | 18.16g | 36% | |
| Vitamin C | 56.7mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 536.8mg | 54% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 103.18 Kcal (432 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 54.51 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.06g | 26% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 18.82mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 225.12mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 174mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.89g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 2.46g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.78g | 9% | |
| Protein | 6.52g | 36% | |
| Vitamin C | 20.4mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 192.9mg | 54% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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