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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This broccoli cheddar soup is creamy and comforting and comes together in just 30 minutes. It rivals the broccoli cheddar soup you can get from Panera but costs just a fraction of the price.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 stick butter 8 tbsp
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups half and half or 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp salt additional to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon chicken base or 2 chicken bouillon cubes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare chopped vegetables (onions, garlic, broccoli, carrots) and grate the cheese.
  • Heat a large pot under medium heat and melt the butter. Once the butter is halfway melted, add onions and saute until translucent and slightly carmelized.
  • Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes, then add flour and stir continuously for another 3 minutes with a wooden spoon to cook off the flour. You can also use a whisk to ensure there are no clumps of flour.
  • Slowly add in the chicken broth, seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika) and bouillon base. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add half and half and grated cheedar cheese and mix until cheese if fully melted.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve with toasted bread or in a bread bowl.
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