RICH AND CREAMY BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

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My dad used to make several versions of this soup, this is one of my favorites.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 Tbsp butter
2 tsp minced garlic
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c flour
2 c light cream
3 c lowe-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
4 c broccoli florets
1 carrot, diced
2-1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in lg pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring for 5 mins. Whisk in flour. Whisk in light cream slowly. Whisk until smooth.
  • 2. Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaves and nutmeg. Season w/ salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to med-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 mins.
  • 3. Add broccoli and carrot. Simmer another 20 mins. Discard bay leaves. Puree soup, in batches in a blender. Return to pot. Add cheese, whisk until cheese is melted.

Estefani Sanchez
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. I also like to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Ahmed Byser
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's so creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of broccoli. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Martin Howell
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This is the best broccoli cheese soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of broccoli and cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup


Eze johnpaul
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sharp cheddar cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Daniel Manyeki Gikunju
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of broccoli and cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Gulsher Ahmed
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sharp cheddar cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Dominque Christian
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This soup is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I love the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup


Conchol Khan
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick. I also like to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Brad Tsosie
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's so creamy and cheesy, with just the right amount of broccoli. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Abela Kamuzora
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This is the best broccoli cheese soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of broccoli and cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup


Nuella Opara
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sharp cheddar cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Katlego Chere
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of broccoli and cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


satisfy video Official
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This soup is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I love the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Akbar Lala
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sharp cheddar cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rama Dhamala
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of broccoli and cheese. I also like that I can use frozen broccoli, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Michelle Cole
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


John Muwanga
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are perfect and it's so creamy and comforting. I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Akinyosoye Olamidotun
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several 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, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I also like to add a little bit of cayenne peppe


Alishba Chattha
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli cheese soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the sharp cheddar cheese, which gave the soup a nice tang. I will def


Dineth Lkuser
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This broccoli cheese soup is the perfect comfort food! It's rich, creamy, and cheesy, with just the right amount of broccoli. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with a side of crusty bread for dipping and it was a