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EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE - 5 INGREDIENTS

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, saute garlic for one minute, until fragrant.
• Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and chopped broccoli. Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-20 minutes, until broccoli is tender.

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Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
• Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
• Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Add broccoli. Cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.

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Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook , adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Gradually pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into milk mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Thaw the frozen broccoli, then chop it into smaller pieces. Add the chopped broccoli to a large bowl along with the cooked rice and about 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese (save the last ½ cup for topping the casserole).
• Begin to preheat the oven to 350ºF. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
• Add the butter, onion, and garlic to a small saucepot and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent (2-3 minutes). Add the flour and stir until a paste forms. Continue to stir and cook the paste for about two minutes, or just until it turns a light golden brown.
• Whisk the milk into the butter and flour mixture. Continue to whisk the mixture as it heats, allowing it to reach a simmer, at which point it will thicken to the consistency of heavy cream. Remove the sauce from the heat.
• Season the sauce with the salt, smoked paprika, cayenne, and pepper. Taste the sauce and add more seasoning if desired. The sauce should be heavily seasoned because it will be spread out over the broccoli and rice, which contain no seasoning of their own.
• Pour the sauce over the rice, broccoli, and cheese, and stir until everything is evenly coated in sauce. Spread the casserole mixture evenly into a 9x9 inch casserole dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar.
• Bake the casserole for about 35 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and is slightly browned around the edges. Divide into six portions and serve.

EASY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, red pepper and broccoli for a couple of minutes. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and broccoli is tender.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for one minute, until there are no dry spots of flour left. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Heat for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.
• Serve with bread.

THICK AND CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Steam Broccoli by either putting in Microwave safe dish with lid and a small amount of water, or on stove in a covered sauce pan and small amount of water.
• Cook just until soft.
• Oil skillet 1/8" in bottom.
• Heat, then add 3 TBS Butter.
• Add 2 Tbs Flour, chopped Green onion bottoms and ground Pepper.
• Cook until Yellow in color, just enough so the flour is not raw.
• Add 2 Cans of Chicken Broth.
• Stir quickly, using whisk if you have one.
• Add Steamed Broccoli and any pan liquids.
• Add Green Onion tops, and Simmer 15-20 minutes on Med heat.
• This will slightly reduce liquid and impart flavors. The broccoli breaks apart and "makes" the soup. If you would like whole pieces of broccoli, keep some out to add at the end. This way they will not overcook.
• Reduce heat.
• Add Colby and American Cheeses.
• Cook on low 1 minute.
• Add 1 Cup Half and Half slowly, so it will not clump.
• Here you must watch temperature, so keep it on low.
• Cook 10 minutes.
• Add Cornstarch to water and stir.
• Pour in 1/2 of cornstarch mixture and stir.
• Then pour in 2nd half of mixture and stir.
• Turn heat off and stir until thick.

CHEESY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch, milk and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the butter, sherry if desired, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Reduce heat. Add cheese and broccoli; heat just until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika.