Broccoli Cheese Soup

the best we've ever had.

  • 1 Bunch Broccoli
  • 3 Sliced Carrots
  • 1 Diced Onion
  • 6 Minced Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/8 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Grated Cheese
  • 5 Tbs Divided Butter

Melt 2 Tbs butter. Add onion, garlic, carrot & pinch of salt. Cook 5 mins. Add the rest of butter & melt.

Whisk in flour. Slowly add milk & whisk until there are no clumps.

Whisk in chicken broth, add bay leaf & bring to boil.

Add broccoli & season with salt & pepper. Cook over medium heat 20 mins.

Pour batches into blender & puree. Return to soup pot & cook over low heat. Add cheese. Once melted, stir in paprika & nutmeg.