As a kid Broccoli Cheddar soup was always the one I picked if for some reason my mom was buying us canned soup, which wasn’t very often.  I just loved the cheesy thick soup with the chunks of broccoli.

Broccoli is definitely a vegetable that I have loved for as long as I can remember.  I don’t think I was ever one of those kids that hated all things green.  I was the kid that loved brussel sprouts, broccoli and peas and to this day I am a huge fan vegetables.

This soup is similar to other recipes that I have made recently where I thought to myself that making it homemade is so much better than the store bought version.  When a dish is this easy it just doesn’t make sense to buy the can of soup, plus it just tastes that much fresher.

So here is my take on a childhood favourite that was better than I ever remembered it to be.

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

1 tablespoon melted butter

1/2 medium chopped onion

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

2 cups chicken stock

1/2 pound fresh broccoli

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

salt and pepper

Saute the onion in the butter and set aside.  Cook the melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes – stir constantly and then add the milk or heavy cream.  Add the chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the broccoli and onions to the soup and cook over low heat for an additional 20-25 minutes.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in the cheese and nutmeg.

Tags: Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Soup

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