Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium white onion, diced
- 1/4 cup All Purpose flour
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 lb american cheese, sliced from the deli
- sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour to the pot and stir to combine, making a roux.
- Stirring constantly, pour in the half and half 1/4 cup at a time, making sure it is fully incorporated.
- Add the chicken broth, broccoli and carrot and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Tear the sliced american cheese into smaller pieces and add to the soup, stirring to melt the cheese.
- Serve warm and topped with freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
