Broccoli Cheddar Soup

• khẩu phần: Serves 6
• tổng thời gian: 25 minutes

Nguyên liệu

4 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

Pinch of cayenne pepper

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock

2 cups half-and-half

3 cups broccoli florets and tender stems, chopped into bite sized pieces

2 medium or 3 small carrots, shredded

8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Kosher salt and black pepper

Hướng dẫn

Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper, and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, for a minute or two, until lightly golden with no raw floury bits remaining.

Stir in chicken stock and half-and-half, then increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add broccoli and carrots. Partially cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli and carrots are tender.

Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese a handful at a time. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve it up with a big slice of crusty bread for dipping.