Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced and sauteed
• 1/4 cup butter (4 Tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 lb. fresh broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 carrot, grated
• 8 ounce block of mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large pot, melt butter and whisk in flour. While constantly whisking, cook for 3-5 minutes. Add in the half-and-half.

Add the chicken stock and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Next add the broccoli, grated carrot, and sauteed onion. Cook over low heat for another 20-25 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and then stir in shredded cheese. Cook until all cheese has melted. Serve over white rice or with crusty French bread.

Printed from: Southern Pink Lemonade