Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• •5 tablespoons butter
• •1 onion
• •¼ cup flour
• •2 cups milk
• •2 cups chicken broth
• •½ pound broccoli
• •1 cup carrots
• •salt and pepper
• •¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• •8 ounces cheddar cheese

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1In a small pan, saute the onion in butter. Set aside.
2. 2Next you need to prepare the roux; cook butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir constantly.
3. 3Slowly add in the milk and continue to whisk.
4. 4Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5. 5Add the broccoli, carrots and sauted onions.
6. 6Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender, about 20 minutes.
7. 7Add salt and pepper.
8. 8Pour in batches into blender, or a food processor, and puree.
9. 9Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended.
10. 10Stir in the nutmeg and serve.