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CREAMY WHITE CHEDDAR & BROCCOLI SOUP


Active Time : 30 minutes
Total Time : 50 minutes
Serves : 4 servings

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 14.5 ounce can reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • - dash cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 cups shredded white mild Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

In medium saucepan, combine carrots, celery, onions and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Add broccoli; continue simmering 5 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and bubbly; slowly whisk in milk. Season with desired amount of cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in chicken broth with vegetables. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in cheese. Continue cooking until cheese melts.