Easy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

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Broccoli:  You can use fresh or frozen broccoli. I like using fresh. It’s easy to cut up and throw in.

Cheese:  Pre shredded cheddar in a bag works fine. But if you shred your own cheese from a block it melts smoother.

6 - 8 Servings

4 cups broccoli cut up (stem too)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 

1/2 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced celery 

2 tsp minced garlic

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

salt and pepper to taste

1.  In a large pot, on medium heat,melt the butter.
2.  Add the onion and cook until soft. About 10minutes.
3. Add the flour.  Keep mixing for about 2 minutes. Don’t let it burn.

4. Stir in the chicken broth. Increase temp to medium/high. Stir well until the flour mixture has dissolved. 

5. Add broccoli and celery.
6.   Stir together and bring to a boil. 

7. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 15 minutes with the lid on 

8.  Stir in Cream and continue to simmer and stir as it will thicken slightly. (just enough to coat a spoon)

9. Turn off heat. Add cheese in small handfuls. Add more as it melts. 

10. Continue to add cheese slowly until it has all melts and is smooth. 

11. Season with salt and pepper. Top with a little more shredded cheddar  

13 That’s it!  It’s ready to eat!

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories 151 Cal

Total Fat 2g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 17mg

Sodium 542mg

Total Carbs 20g

Dietary Fibre 5g

Sugars 5g

Protein 13g