Broccoli Cheddar Soup(Perfect when it’s chilly)🧡🖤

Ingredients:

•4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

•1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

•2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

•1/4 c. all-purpose flour

•3 c. low-sodium chicken broth

•Kosher salt

•Freshly ground black pepper

•1 large head broccoli, finely chopped

•1 large carrot, grated

•2 c. whole milk

•3 c. shredded cheddar, plus more for serving

Directions:

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 7 to 9 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, until vegetables are coated, about 1 minute. Slowly pour in broth; season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Stir in broccoli and carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 12 minutes.

Step 4

Slowly add milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in cheddar until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Divide soup among bowls. Top with more cheddar.

Note:

it’s better to warm the milk in the micro after taking the soup off the heat while I added it and the cheese. Worked beautifully. I added about a pinch of powdered cayenne pepper. And I served a slice of french bread to side 🧡🖤

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