Easy Cheesy Broccoli Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A delicious broccoli cheese soup with just a pop of cayenne taste. Comfort food at its best! From Cuisine at Home Magazine. Frozen broccoli heated ahead time can be substituted for fresh blanched broccoli. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter |
1 cup onion, finely chopped |
1/2 cup carrot, shredded |
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons flour |
4 cups chicken broth |
1 lb american cheese, shredded (4 cups) |
6 cups broccoli florets, and stems blanched |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
salt |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery; cover and sweat 3 minutes.
2. Stir in flour to coat vegetables and cook 1 minute.
3. Slowly add broth, stirring constantly, increase heat to medium-high, then bring to a rolling boil.
4. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium.
5. Add cheese; let stand 1 minute, then stir until incorporated.
6. Simmer soup for 3 minutes (do not boil or cheese may curdle), add blanched broccoli and cook another minute.
7. Season with cayenne and salt.
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