Broccoli and cheddar soup

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces

• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion

• 1 large clove garlic, finely minced

• 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 3 1/4 cups low-fat milk, then more to thin if desired

• 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 3 cups (packed) finely chopped fresh broccoli florets*

• 10 oz (2 1/2 cups) sharp cheddar cheese or extra sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving**

• 1 oz (1/3 cup) finely shredded Parmesan cheese

• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Melt butter in pot over medium-high heat. Add in onions and cook, stirring frequently until nearly soft, about 4 - 5 minutes.

• Add in garlic and flour, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

• While whisking, slowly pour in milk then chicken broth. Stir in broccoli.

• Cook stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Then reduce heat to low and allow to cook, stirring very frequently, until broccoli is tender, about 6 - 8 minutes.

• Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream then stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese, mixing until melted.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with more cheddar if desired

Credit: *from Pinterest*

https://www.cookingclassy.com/my-favorite-broccoli-cheese-soup/