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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • ½ stick unsalted butter
  • ½ onion diced
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cups half-and-half
  • 2 12 oz Steam broccoli bags
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 can vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli, nutmeg, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  • Carefully transfer broccoli mixture to blender, and blend smooth.
  • Return to stockpot.
  • Stir in cheese, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth until heated through.
  • Cook second broccoli bag in microwave, add to soup.
  • Serve immediately.