Description

You can get that creamy, delicious soup that you get at the restaurant with the make at home recipe. Serve with crusty bread or in a bread bowl to make it even better!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ½ medium chopped onion
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken stock
• ½ lb fresh broccoli (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Saute the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
2. Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.