Broccoli Cheddar Onion Soup

Recipe by @jeffjagoe

For the past week I've been dealing with a nasty cold. I thought it was all getting better but instead it has led to what feels like a sinus infection. I've been trying to fight it naturally without going to see the doctor for a Z-Pak or anti-biotics. I've been going to sleep early with a vaporizer by the bedside, drinking loads of water, taking oil of oregano capsules and eating lots of soup.

Today I made a creamy Broccoli Cheddar Onion Soup. It was cheesy with slices of onion and chunks of broccoli and carrots. This is a fairly simple recipe that you can put together in under 2 hours. Here's the step by step instructions:

Ingredients

2 cups of chopped Broccoli Florets
1 Onion
1 stick of Butter
2 cups of Milk
1/4 cup of Flour
3 cups of Chicken Stock
2 1/2 cups of shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup of chopped Carrots
1 Celery stalk
Salt & Pepper

Step 1: Slice & Sauté the Onion

In a small skillet, cook the sliced onion with a tablespoon of butter until translucent. Place aside.

Step 2: Combine Butter and Flour

In a large saucepan combine 1/4 cup of flour with a stick of melted butter. Whisk until creamed.

Step 3: Add Milk & Chicken Stock

Add 2 cups of Milk and 3 cups of Chicken Stock to the mixture of butter and flour. Stir together and simmer for roughly 30 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Veggies

Add the chopped broccoli florets, carrots, celery and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Simmer

Simmer for another 20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Be sure to stir occasionally.

Step 6: Get Cheesy

Add the 2.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and stir together until well incorporated.

Step 7: Serve & Enjoy!

Ladle it into a bowl and dive in. This cheesy soup goes great with crispy french bread or a side of toast.

Thanks For Reading!