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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is one of my favorite soups.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup butter , sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic , minced
6 Tbsp flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk
5 cups chicken broth
5 cups small diced broccoli florets
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 oz sharp cheddar cheese
2 oz parmesan cheese , freshly & finely shredded

HOW TO PREPARE:
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they begin to soften, about 3 - 4 minutes. Add garlic, flour and season lightly with salt and pepper then cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour in evaporated milk (whisk well to smooth).

Cook mixture, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken then pour into a slow cooker along with chicken broth, diced broccoli and thyme. Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 5 - 6 hours.

Turn heat to warm (or off) and stir in heavy cream. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Then add in shredded cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese and stir to blend. 

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