Categories: Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 lb fresh broccoli
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Sauté onion in butter in one tbs butter

2. Set aside.

3. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.

4. Stir constantly and add the half & half.

5. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.

6. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.

7. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.

8. Add salt and pepper

9. Can be puréed in a blender

10. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.

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