The Fastest Way To Make Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Land O’ Lakes butter

1 small onion , diced

1 cup diced carrots

3 cups fresh broccoli

2 cups Swanson chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon each thyme and garlic powder

salt & pepper to taste

2 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups light cream

1 cup sharp Kraft cheddar cheese

1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add chicken broth, broccoli and seasonings. Simmer until broccoli is softened, about 8 minutes.

Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.

Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.

From: http://tasteerecipe.com/2017/05/16/fastest-way-make-cheddar-broccoli-soup