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Savory Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A savory broccoli herb cream soup with carrots and onions, simmered until tender, then finished with the addition of sharp cheddar cheese. It will be ready when you are!
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
20
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Servings
4
Ingredients
¼
cup
butter
½
cup
diced yellow onion
one small
¼
cup
all-purpose flour
2
cups
chicken stock
or 2 cups hot water plus the chicken bouillon cube equivalent
2
cups
half and half
1
tablespoon
herbs de provence
2
cups
chopped broccoli flowerets
1
carrot
diced
2
cups
sharp cheddar cheese
shredded
salt to taste
Instructions
In a large saute or fry pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add onions and cook until tender while stirring.
Add the flour, and whisk until smooth.
Then gradually add the chicken stock, whisking constantly until smooth.
Continuing to whisk, add the half and half until fully incorporated.
Add the herbs and stir well. Remove from heat.
Place the broccoli and carrot into the bottom of a crock pot.
Carefully pour the hot cream mixture over the vegetables.
Cover and cook for 4-5 hours on low.
When vegetables are tender, add the cheese and stir until blended.
Set on warm until ready to serve.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger or more servings.
Keyword
broccoli cheddar soup, creamy chicken soup, Stews