Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
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Melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, stirring, until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and melt remaining 4 tbsp. butter. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes.
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Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, then whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrot, and celery and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low, then stir in cheese and cook, stirring, until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper.