Creamy broccoli cheese soup
Description
A hearty first course. This creamy, tender soup will warm you up during the cold season. You can use soft Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or goat cheese. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Dice the onion. Separate the broccoli into florets. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the onion. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes, then sprinkle flour over the top. Stir and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the milk and milk mixed half-and-half with cream.
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Step 2
2. Add nutmeg, then add broccoli, a small pinch of salt, and a generous amount of ground black pepper.
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Step 3
3. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, until the broccoli is cooked. Stir in the grated cheese and let it melt. Add seasonings to taste, if needed.
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Step 4
4. Then either serve the soup as is, or mash the soup with a pestle to break down the broccoli, or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Step 5
5. If you are making the purée in a blender, transfer it to a saucepan and heat gently. Add milk or chicken broth as needed to thin the soup.
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Step 6
6. If desired, you can serve the soup in bread bowls by cutting off the top and removing the bread crumb.