Mighty Meals | Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli coarsely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Cayenne (optional)

Method

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
  2. Sauté onions until tender but do not brown.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 3 minutes.
  4. Whisk in broth and broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Purée mixture. Return to heat, add pepper, a little salt, milk, cheese and cayenne. Heat thoroughly but do not boil.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve sprinkled with additional Cheddar cheese,