Broccoli Cheese Soup in a Bread Bowl

Preparazione: 10 min · Cottura: 20 min

Porzioni: 4

Ingredienti

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup half and half
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 bread loaves, for bowls (from a bakery or Trader Joe's)

Istruzioni

1. 1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until soft.
2. 2. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and whisk to combine. Cook the onion-flour mixture 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3. Add the milk and half-and-half, whisking constantly until smooth.
4. 4. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. 
5. 5. Stir in the broccoli florets. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the broccoli is tender and soup is thickened, about 12 minutes.
6. 6. Blend to your liking with an immersion blender, anywhere from a few pulses to completely smooth. (Blend before adding the cheese.)
7. 7. Stir in the chicken broth and check the consistency. The soup should be thick; if it seems too thick, add a splash more broth.
8. 8. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Serve in bread bowls.

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