Christine's Favorite and Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Comfort food at it's best, better than Panera and Chili's

Thanks Christine for the recipe.

1 tablespoon melted butter

1/2 medium chopped onion

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups half and half

2 cups chicken stock

1/2 lb. fresh broccoli (about 1 cup)

1 cup carrot, julienned

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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.   Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock.  Let it simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes. 

Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.  Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender. 

Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese.  Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup puree it in a blender....but "I love the chunks."