Broccoli Cheese Soup

Now here's a classic soup that everyone loves!

Serving Size: 10 (I cut this recipe in half, since there's only two of us.)

What you'll need:
-1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
-1 onion, chopped
-1/3 cup flour
-4 cups milk
-2 cups half and half
-4 heads broccoli, chopped with small stems
-dash of nutmeg
-some salt
-some pepper
-3 cups cheddar cheese
-2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

First, melt the butter, then add the onions and sauté on medium heat. Cook them for about 4 minutes then add the flour.

After that, slowly add the half and half and the milk and bring the heat down to a simmer (low).

Next, add the broccoli, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Let this simmer for about 20 or 25 minutes, or until the broccoli is cooked thoroughly.

 Then add the cheese, stirring one handful at a time. If you like your broccoli to be chunky in your soup, add the chicken or vegetable broth here and heat and serve.

I blended my soup after the broccoli was cooked to give it a good consistency. After blending, I added the broth.

Once your soup is the right heat and blended thoroughly, you may serve, garnishes or not.

It's a nice hardy soup to serve anytime of the year!

Happy Eating! :)