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Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Broccoli cheese soup recipe, with more cheese soup recipes below.

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 bunches broccoli, about 2 to 1/2 pounds
  • 1 cup chopped green onion
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup light cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup shredded American or mild Cheddar cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, freshly ground if possible
  • salt and white or black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Cut enough broccoli florets to measure about 2 cups. Cut remaining broccoli into 1-inch pieces, discarding thicker tough stems. In separate pans, cook florets and broccoli pieces in lightly salted boiling water for a few minutes, or until just tender. Florets will not take long to cook. Immediately rinse with cold water to stop cooking; drain. Refrigerate florets until serving time.

In a large saucepan sauté green onions in butter until tender; about 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook one minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in chicken broth. Return to heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli pieces to the broth then puree mixture in an electric blender in batches until smooth; return to pan. Just before serving, blend in cream and cheese. Cook gently, stirring, until cheese melts. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add reserved florets and heat through.
Broccoli cheese soup serves 6.

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Easy Cheese Broccoli Soup
Cheddar Cheese Soup with Green Chiles
Beef Broccoli Soup
Beer Cheese Soup
Quick Beer Cheese Soup
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Cheddar Cheese and Beer Soup

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