Go Back

Broccoli Soup {with cheese}

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1/2 medium chopped onion
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 head fresh broccoli
  • fresh grated nutmeg to taste
  • 6 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz fontina or gouda shredded
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and celery in butter and oil until onion is translucent.
  2. Add flour and whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the half & half and chicken stock and stir well.
  4. Add the chopped broccoli and cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
  5. With an immersion blender, blend the broccoli until it's the consistency you like.
  6. Add salt and pepper and nutmeg.
  7. Return to heat and stir in cheese, heat until melted and garnish with a little shredded cheese.
  8. Serve with crusty bread!