Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Delicious soup made with fresh broccoli florets

Servings: 6

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Prep Time
12 minutes

Cook Time
40 minutes

Total Time
52 minutes

Main Course

American Southern

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Instructions

1 melt butter in dutch oven and saute onions and garlice until soft for about 4-5
minutes
2 add broccoli, carrots, chicken broth, half n half cream, salt, pepper, bay
leaves and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and simmer about 12 minutes until broccoli is
very tender.
3 Remove bay leaves from the pot.
4 stir cornstarch and 1/4 cup of chicken broth (or water) together until smooth,
then add it to the broccoli soup stirring constantly until thickened (about 2-3
minutes).
5 Gradually stir in the shredded cheese until completely melted.
6 Serve in cups or bread bowls. Can be topped with crumbled bacon, extra cheese
and pepper.