broccoli cheese soup recipe

Broccoli florets, cheese, and a variety of other ingredients go into making a delicious and comforting soup called broccoli cheese soup. It is a well-liked dish that can be eaten as a side dish or a main course. Broccoli cheese soup can be made in a few simple steps:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of broccoli florets 

- 1 small chopped onion 

- 2 minced cloves of garlic 

- 3 cups of vegetable or chicken broth 

- 1 cup milk 

- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

- 2 tablespoons butter 

- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become translucent and soft.

2. In a large bowl, combine the garlic and onions with the flour. While constantly stirring, cook for about a minute.

3. Pour the vegetable or chicken broth in gradually while continuously stirring. This will aid in the prevention of lump formation. The mixture should be simmering.

4. The florets of broccoli should be added to the pot and allowed to cook in the broth until they are tender about 5-7 minutes.

5. Puree the soup carefully with an immersion blender or a regular blender until it reaches the desired consistency. Follow the blender's manufacturer's instructions when blending hot liquids with caution.

6. After adding the milk, return the soup to the pot. Over medium heat, heat the soup until it is hot but not boiling.

7. Once the soup has reached a creamy consistency, reduce the heat to low and gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly.

8. To taste, season with salt and pepper. Keep in mind that the cheese gives the soup a little bit of salt, so you might not need much salt.

9. Remove the soup from the heat once it has reached a boiling point and the cheese has completely melted.

10. If desired, top the hot broccoli cheese soup with additional shredded cheese.

Enjoy your homemade soup with broccoli and cheese.