Pioneer Woman's Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
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- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 whole Onion, Diced1 stick 1/2 Cup Butter1/3 cup Flour4 cups Whole Milk2 cups Half-and-half4 heads Broccoli Cut Into Florets1 pinch Nutmeg3 cups Grated Cheese (mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, Jack, Etc.)Small Dash Of Salt (more If Needed)Freshly Ground Black PepperChicken Broth If Needed For Thinning
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, then add the onions. Cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes, then sprinkle the flour over the top. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute or so, then pour in milk and half-and-half. Add nutmeg, then add broccoli, a small dash of salt, and plenty of black pepper.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Stir in cheese and allow to melt.
Taste seasonings and adjust if needed. Then either serve as is, or mash it 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 it in a blender, return it to the heat and allow to heat up. Splash in chicken broth if needed for thinning.)
Serving Size: Makes 10 servings (appr 1 cup)
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CYNDIGARDN.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Stir in cheese and allow to melt.
Taste seasonings and adjust if needed. Then either serve as is, or mash it 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 it in a blender, return it to the heat and allow to heat up. Splash in chicken broth if needed for thinning.)
Serving Size: Makes 10 servings (appr 1 cup)
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CYNDIGARDN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 413.3
- Total Fat: 32.2 g
- Cholesterol: 93.7 mg
- Sodium: 395.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 17.0 g
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