Nostalgia in a bowl

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Rich, creamy & comfort all in one bowl. You do not have to make soup from a can any longer! It seems so easy to do on a busy weeknight , but making this homemade broccoli cheese soup is just as easy! & tastes so much better! This is a soup that will bring you back, & a soup the whole family will love.

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  • 4
  • Easy
  • 10 mins
  • 30 mins
  • Budget Friendly

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5-7 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, choppped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon chicken or vegetable bouillon (seasoning)
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 head)
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheeses (sharp,white,cheddar,jack; use any cheese you like)
  • french baguette

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large pot or a deep pan, saute onion & garlic on medium heat. Soften the onion but don’t burn the garlic. Add butter, melting & stirring add the flour, & season with bouillon. Stirring until the flour is cooked out & you have a thickened roux. Reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually whisk or mix in milk. Stir. Add, cheese. Add, cream. Mix until nice & smooth. It should look like cheese soup at this point. Add broccoli. Bring to a simmer. Cover. Cook until the florets are tender. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until desired consistency (or puree in pot with an immersion blender.) Garnish with cheese, Serve immediately with crusty bread.

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You could surely substitute some of the milk or cream with chicken or vegetable broth. I just enjoy the richness of the milk & cream.

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