Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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This hearty broccoli cheddar soup is loaded with mouthwatering flavors, yet uses everyday ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 12 oz fresh broccoli (I use a 12 oz bag of florets) , roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard (can substitute with about 1/2 tsp regular mustard)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add 1 Tbsp butter to dutch oven and heat over MED heat.  Add chopped onion and saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.  Add 1/4 cup butter to dutch oven, still over MED heat. When melted, add flour and whisk together. Cook mixture about 1 minute, whisking often.
• Slowly pour in about a cup of chicken broth, whisking as you pour.  Continue with remaining chicken broth and half and half, pouring slowly and whisking as your pour.

See full instruction on : thechunkychef.com