Cheddar Broccoli Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, grated with large holes of grater

1 cup butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

3 cups chicken broth

6 cups whole milk

4 cups broccoli, chopped small

1 carrot, shredded

4 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

a dash of nutmeg

a dash of cayenne powder

a dash of garlic powder

Preparation

In a saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until smooth and bubbly. Add broth and milk all at once; cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Add broccoli & shredded carrot. Simmer, stirring constantly, until heated through. Add nutmeg, cayenne, pepper garlic powder. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese until melted.

Note: for soft broccoli steam it ahead of time.