Recipe Name Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Submitted by FinnDevil
Recipe Description The ultimate comfort food! This soup can be thoroughly enjoyed as is or it can be dressed up with chunks of smoked ham or bacon.
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 40
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1/4
cup, choppedOnion, chopped
1/4
cupall-purpose flour
1/4
teaspoonsalt
3/4
cupchicken broth, low sodium, and fat free
1 1/2
cupsOrganic Fat Free Milk
1
cup, choppedBroccoli
5
ouncesshredded cheddar cheese
2
medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)potatoes
Steps
Sequence Step
1Chop broccoli into small pieces and microwave on high in a small amount of water for about two minutes. Dice potatoes and boil until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain. Grate cheese and set aside. Combine chicken broth and milk. Microwave for about three minutes or until liquid boils. Saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly. Add liquid all at once. Stir to blend. Add broccoli and potatoes. Simmer stirring constantly until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, add cheese and stir until melted.