Broccoli Cheese Soup

• Butter4 tablespoons
• Medium White or Yellow Onion · diced1
• Garlic · pressed or finely minced3 cloves
• Medium Carrot · grated1
• Flour4 tablespoons
• Chicken Broth4 cups
• Low-fat Milk2 cups
• Dijon Mustard1 tablespoon
• Salt1 teaspoon
• Pepper½ teaspoon
• Chopped Broccoli (1 Head of Florets)3 cups
• Cheddar Cheese · grated16 ounces
• Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese½ cup

Method

1. 01

   Melt butter in a large soup pot. Add onion, garlic, and carrot and sauté until softened and fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes.

2. 02

   Slowly pour in broth while whisking (to avoid flour clumps)

3. 03

   Add milk, Dijon, salt and pepper

4. 04

   Bring mixture to a simmer and let cook 3-4 minutes gently stirring to thicken

5. 05

   Add broccoli and continue simmering until broccoli is cooked about 5-10 mins

6. 06

   Turn heat to low and mix in cheese until melted

7. 07

   Use immersion blender or regular blender to smooth. Serve!