Broccoli Cheese Soup is an easy cheesy soup ready in 20 minutes, start to finish!
Ingredients :
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion diced
1 cup diced carrot
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups half and half or light cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions :
In a large saucepan or pot, cook butter, onion, and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add the broccoli, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes.
Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.
