Excellent Broccoli Cheese Soup
Description
This fresh broccoli cheese soup is easy to make on the stovetop with roux, chicken stock, milk, white pepper, and both processed and Cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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9 cups chicken stock
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9 cups milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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5 cups fresh broccoli florets
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1 1/2 pounds processed cheese, shredded
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3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and milk; season with white pepper and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
3
Gradually stir processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into milk-stock mixture until melted. Stir in broccoli and continue cooking until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.