Broccoli Cheddar Soup

 

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

 This soup is awesome any time of the year as long as you have fresh broccoli. It's comfort food for sure. 

Ingredients: 

4 tablespoons Butter

2 Celery Stalks diced

1/4 cup flour

3 cups chicken broth

black pepper

salt

1 large head of Broccoli, finely chopped

1 grated carrot large

2 cups whipping cream 

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish

Directions: 

In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add onions and celery, cook for 5 minutes. Once they are softy, move aside and add a bit more butter and the flour, cook until you have a rue, once the flour has been absorbed by the butter slowly add in your chicken broth and whisk everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Separate your broccoli into two piles then add one pile to the pot along with the carrots. bring to a boil and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until veggies are completely cooked.  Using a kitchen blender or Vitamix machine, Remove the soup from the pot and put it through the blender until completely smooth. Return to pot and add the pile of broccoli. Add the Whipping cream begin adding the cheddar cheese and continue stirring. Add the remainder of the cheese to thicken the soup. 

Serve hot with fresh garlic bread or a baguette. ENJOY! 

Artist and Author Elizabeth Kilbride is a former political operative, author, scriptwriter, historian, and journalist. business professional, creative artist, and life coach consultant. Ms. Kilbride holds a master’s in criminology and a BS in Business Management she stepped out of the loop for a while but is now back with a powerful opinion and voice in the direction of this country and our economy. As a life coach, she is available to counsel individuals to enjoy their dreams and a better life. Ms. Kilbride loves to travel and photograph her surroundings and is also a gourmet cook who loves to garden and preserve food for the winter months.