Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 medium chopped onion
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 lb fresh broccoli
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
Directions
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Sauté onion in butter in one tbs butter
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Set aside.
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Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
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Stir constantly and add the half & half.
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Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.
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Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
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Add salt and pepper
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Can be puréed in a blender
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Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.