Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup is one of my favorites !   This recipe started out with one that I originally found on the internet .... " and I only had to doctor it up a little for a better taste " .... and it's fantastic along with bread or rolls for dipping !

        Even though it's good with just the Broccoli and Cheese .... My wife and I like to make it a little heartier by adding potatoes. ( See Tip & Ideas section below )

" ( ahhhh ... a cold winter night with a great soup, some good bread, and my babe by my side ! ) "

Ingredients:

•   1 - Large fresh broccoli head " OR " 1 - 12 oz. or 16 oz. package of frozen broccoli florets   -  ( cut up in small pieces )  -  ( * )
         ( Of course fresh is much better )

•   4 - Tablespoons of butter

•   1 - medium yellow onion  -  ( chopped )

•   2 - stalks celery  -  ( thinly sliced )

•   1 - 16 oz. carton of Half & Half

•   1/4 - cup of all purpose flour

•   1 - Tablespoon of Lawry's " Black Pepper " Seasoned Salt  -  ( " and only Lawry's " cause the rest ain't the same - pictured below )
      " ( If you can't find Lawry's " Black Pepper " Seasoned Salt then ) "

  • use 2 teaspoons of regular Lawry's Seasoned Salt

  • and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

•   1 - 32 oz. box of Chicken Stock or Broth  -  ( stock is the better choice )

•   1 - large carrot ( grated ) " or " 1/2 cup of shredded carrots  -  ( chopped )

•   5 - cups of shredded " Sharp Cheddar Cheese "  -  ( divided )

Directions:

1.   In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.

2.   Add onion and celery and cook until soft  -  ( about 5 minutes ).

3.   Whisk in flour and let cook 1 minute.

4.   Slowly add chicken broth and season with above noted seasoned salt and pepper.

5.   Stir in broccoli and carrots and bring to a boil.

6.   Then reduce heat to low and let simmer until vegetables are tender  -  ( about 30 minutes ).

7.   Slowly add the Half & Half and bring back to a simmer.

8.   Then stir in 4 cups shredded cheddar ( two 8 oz. packages ) until it's all melted.

9.   Top each bowl with more shredded cheddar cheddar. Serve with bread of your choice.

   

   Tips & Ideas:

   ( * )  ~  My wife and I like potatoes ... so most of the time we add about 2 or 3 cups of small diced golden ( yellow ) potatoes in " Step # 5 ".
               ( That makes it a heartier meal )

   
   

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