Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
If you are looking for a fast dinner, then look no further. You can have this soup made and on the table in 30 minutes. That's less time than you could order take out and have it delivered. Fresh broccoli, carrots, and onions are cooked in heavy cream and will undoubtedly please your family.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups carrots shredded
- 4 cups broccoli florets chopped small
- 4 cups chicken broth 32 ounces
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt and pepper
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese I used Mexican Blend
Instructions
- In a soup pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, and broccoli. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. If it appears too dry, add about a cup of your chicken broth to keep it from sticking.
- Mix flour with 1 cup of milk. Stir until flour has dissolved. Add to the soup pot.
- Add the rest of the milk, broth, and heavy cream.
- Add salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Stir soup continuously until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
- Add cheese and mix well into the soup. Stir until melted. Enjoy!