Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Here is a pretty awesome Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe...

You should try it...

you will LOVE it!

I promise!

yes I stole  borrowed this pic from somewhere online...... 

2 Tablespoons melted Butter

1 large Onion diced

1/2 Cup flour

4 Cups Half n Half

1 lb Broccoli - fresh

4 Cups chicken broth

2 Cups Carrots (julienned)

1/2 Cup melted butter

1 lb shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

salt n pepper

First you will saute your onion in the 2 tablespoons of butter... then set aside.

Next, combine your 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup butter and whisk over a md heat for about 3 minutes.

You will then slowly add the half n half, while stirring constantly.

Next, keep stirring and add the chicken broth.

Simmer for about 20 minutes - stirring occasionally.

Now add the broccoli, carrots and onion. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes or til the veggies are tender.

Next you will pour the soup into a blender to puree.

When you are done, place the soup into a crockpot on a low setting.

Stir the cheese into the mixture until well blended.

Add a dash of nutmeg and salt n pepper to taste right befor serving.

Who needs Panera.... this stuff is the BOMB DIGGITY!