Broccoli Cheese Soup (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth.
02 - 1 cup water.
03 - 3 cups fresh broccoli florets.
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots.
05 - 1 medium onion, chopped.
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
07 - 1 cup heavy cream.
08 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.
09 - ¼ cup all-purpose flour.
10 - 2 tablespoons butter.
11 - Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions:

01 - In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent.
02 - Stir in broccoli florets and shredded carrots. Cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
03 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender (about 10-15 minutes).
04 - Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together flour and a little of the heavy cream to create a slurry. Stir this into the soup and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Stir in the remaining heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy hot!.

Notes:

01 - Warm up with this creamy, cheesy broccoli soup that’s perfect for a cozy meal!.