Categories: Soup

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, stirring, until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and melt remaining 4 tbsp. butter. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes.

2. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, then whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrot, and celery and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

3. Reduce heat to low, then stir in cheese and cook, stirring, until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper.

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