Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This creamy broccoli cheddar soup is so easy to put together and it's enticing aroma brings everyone into the kitchen ready and anxious to eat.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 red pepper seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 cups blanched broccoli florets
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter and add the oil.
- Add the onions and peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more.
- Stir in the flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the broth.
- Stir in the cream.
- Bring soup to a bubble, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Stir in the cheese, chili powder and cumin.
- Simmer the soup for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked broccoli.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve with crushed tortilla chips