BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP W/CROUTONS

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup yellow onions or sliced leeks (white parts only, well rinsed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Pinch nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
1 (16-ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed and separated
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 cups shredded medium Cheddar
Croutons, for garnish, recipe follows
For croutons:
1 cup 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubed French bread
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Essence or creole seasoning, recipe follows

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme cook, stirring, until fragrant, for 20 seconds. Add the flour and cook, stirring until the mixture is well blended and smells fragrant, 2 minutes. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until tender, for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender. (Alternatively, in batches, puree in a blender or food processor and return to the pot.) Add the cream and bring to bare simmer to heat through. Add the cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons cold butter, stirring to blend. Remove from the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over the top of the soup and serve immediately. To make croutons: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread in a medium bowl and toss with oil and Essence. Spread evenly on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring twice, until light golden brown on top, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving. Yield: 1 cup

jamazam Khan Academy
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious! The broccoli is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Celly Wanjee
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This soup is amazing! The broccoli and cheese are cooked perfectly and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


huma Saqib
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use frozen broccoli and cheese, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Dan Glory
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Soban Khani
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved this soup!


KingHashBrown
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious! The broccoli is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Happy Francis
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This soup is amazing! The broccoli and cheese are cooked perfectly and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jameel Abdul
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use frozen broccoli and cheese, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Joshua Dorame
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Sopa Epok
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved this soup!


WONDERS JUST OKUYAMBA GUBA MUTIMA
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious! The broccoli is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Herewini.4u
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This soup is amazing! The broccoli and cheese are cooked perfectly and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaiden Whittaker
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use frozen broccoli and cheese, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Sahab G
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This broccoli and cheese soup is the perfect comfort food! It's creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. I love that it's also really easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!