Photo: Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 whole onion, diced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 4 heads broccoli, cut into florets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups grated cheese (mild Cheddar, sharp Cheddar, Jack, etc.)
- Chicken broth, if needed
Directions
Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat, and then add the onions. Cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes, and then sprinkle the flour over the top. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute or so, then pour in the milk and half-and-half. Add the nutmeg, and then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper.
Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
Taste the seasonings and adjust if needed. Then either serve as is, or mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat and allow to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.)
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By Emily Poulson
on May 19, 2013
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My Daughter loves broccoli soup when I made this the first time I decided after reading the reviews that I would use chicken broth as the liquid and it turned out amazing. I made it for lunch and for her one day my husbands not big on soups but he had requested this soup more than once so its a keeper in my houes
By 99gontiveros
Chula Vista, CA
on May 09, 2013
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Wonderful soup! I watched Ree make it on her show. I changed it a bit because I did not want my milk to curd. I cooked the onions with the butter and added the flour. I then added a 2 cups of chicken broth and cooked the broccoli, after about 10 minutes I proceeded with the rest of the recipe. Great flavor! Loved it!
By kimberkley
Berkley, MA
on May 07, 2013
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i'm giving it 5 stars but I did these simple variations (without trying it the way it was written:
1. roast broccoli first; olive oil, salt and pepper - 400 about 20-25 mins
2. brown cubed ham in butter
After reading the review about milk getting curdled, I thought it would be better to cook broccoli first so you are just warming the milk and cream. This soup was one of the most delicious dishes I've ever had. Thanks Ree for another AMAZING recipe.
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