BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

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Time: 1hr

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 TBSP butter

• 1 small white onion

• 3 garlic cloves

• 4 TBSP flour

• 2 large broccoli heads (or 1 bag)

• 3 large carrots

• 1 box vegetable stock

• 1.5 tsp Kosher salt

• 3/4 tsp pepper

• 1/2 tsp Paprika

• 2 cups Half & Half (or heavy cream)

• 16oz shredded cheddar cheese

Pairs with: French Bread

Step1: Soften the veggie's (See note)

Place small bunches of broccoli florets and thinly sliced carrot strips into bamboo steamer, steam for 15min, rest for 5min.

(Note: if no bamboo steamer, just add broccoli and carrots at step 3, bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low for 15min+ until soft)

Step3: Make the base

Whisk in the flour which should just soak up the liquids. Then add vegetable broth, seasoning, broccoli and carrots. Bring to a boil then low heat and simmer about 10min.

Step2: Start cooking

Add butter to large pot, followed by diced onion, cooking until tender / change color. Then add garlic and continue cooking for 1min. Stir occasionally.

Step4: Make the gooey goodness

Add Half & Half and shredded cheese. Simmer on Low until heated back up to desired eating temperature. Season with salt/pepper as needed. Serve & enjoy!