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Broccoli-Cheese Soup
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Homemade broccoli cheese soup is infinitely more delicious than the kind you find in a can. Plus, it’s a clever way to sneak in an extra serving of healthy vegetables.
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| 1 |
tablespoon |
olive oil |
| 1 |
tablespoon |
butter |
| 1/2 |
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onion, minced |
| 1 |
rib |
celery, chopped |
| 4 |
cups |
broccoli florets |
| 4 - 5 |
cups |
chicken stock, divided |
| 3 |
tablespoons |
flour |
| 3 |
cups |
sharp cheddar cheese, grated |
| 1/4 |
cup |
half-and-half |
| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
freshly ground black pepper |
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Directions |
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- Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the onion.
- Adjust the heat to medium-low and cook the onion until pale golden and translucent, approximately 25 minutes.
- Add the celery and cook until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
- Place the broccoli florets in a separate, heavy-bottomed soup pot and add 2 cups of the chicken stock.
- Bring to a lively simmer, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook until the broccoli is soft, approximately 8—10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, sprinkle the flour over the cheese and mix well.
- Working in batches if necessary, combine the broccoli, its cooking liquid, the onion mixture, the cheese and 1 additional cup of stock in a blender or food processor. Process until just smooth.
- Return the puree to the soup pot. Add the half-and-half and 1 additional cup of stock and mix well.
- Bring to just below a simmer and evaluate the consistency. If you prefer a thinner soup, add the remaining stock in ½-cup increments and mix well.
- Add the pepper and taste the soup, adjusting the seasonings as needed. Use a light hand with salt, since cheese is salty on its own.
- Ladle into bowls or cups and serve immediately.
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Preparation time: 60 minutes or less.
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