Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 5 Tbsp butter – divided
• 1/2 medium onion – chopped
• 1/4 C flour
• 2 C half-and-half 
• 2 C chicken broth
• 1 C fresh broccoli – chopped
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 C grated cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a small fry pan, melt 1 Tbsp butter, add onion and sauté until translucent – set aside
2. In a large pot, melt 4 Tbsp butter, add flour and whisk over medium heat for about 3 – 4 minutes
3. Slowly whisk in the half-and-half and chicken broth
4. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes
5. Add the broccoli and onions
6. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 25 minutes until the broccoli is tender
7. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese
8. Stir – let the cheese melt and then serve

Notes:

1. For a smoother soup, puree it in a blender, but I love the chunks!