Broccoli Cheese Soup

2 tablespoon butter
1 medium chopped onion
1⁄2 cup butter
1⁄2 cup flour
4 cups half-and-half cream
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb fresh broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces)
1 cup carrot, julienned
16 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper
crusty bread

Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.  Whisk in flour and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.

Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.

Add salt and pepper and cheese and heat until cheese melts.

Serve with crusty bread and enjoy.


Serves 8

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