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Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Instructions
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In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
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Sprinkle the flour on top of the onion, and use a whisk to work in the flour. Once it’s combined, cook the onion-flour mixture for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the milk and half-and-half, whisking constantly until combined.
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Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
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Stir the broccoli florets into the soup. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, then simmer the soup until it’s thickened and the broccoli is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Stir in the chicken broth and check the consistency. The soup should be thick, but if it still seems too thick, splash in a little more broth.
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Add the cheese and stir until melted. Serve the soup in bread bowls.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Roux Properly 🧈Cook the flour and butter roux for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, to eliminate the raw flour taste and create a deeper, nuttier base for your soup.
- Blanch Broccoli Before Adding 🥦Pre-blanch broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes in salted water, then shock in ice water to preserve their vibrant green color and prevent them from turning gray or mushy in the soup.
- Layer Your Dairy Strategically 🥛Add the half and half and whole milk separately at the end—this prevents curdling and gives you better control over the soup's final consistency and richness.
- Grate Cheese Fresh and Off-Heat 🧀Always use freshly grated sharp cheddar and stir it in after removing the pot from heat, allowing it to melt gently without becoming grainy or separating.
- Bloom Your Nutmeg for Maximum Impact 🌰Add ground nutmeg to the hot roux for 30 seconds before introducing liquids to bloom its aromatic oils, intensifying the warm, subtle spice throughout the entire soup.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
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Smart Nutrition 
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