Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 5 cups broccoli florets and peeled chopped stems
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 4 cups broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook onion and carrot in butter for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Gradually whisk in broth, then add broccoli.

4. 4

   Simmer 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.

5. 5

   Add milk, remove from strong heat and stir in cheddar until smooth.