Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cupcup unsalted butter
  • 1/2medium medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/4cup all-purpose flour
  • 2cups half-and-half
  • 2cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 1/4tsp black pepper
  • 3cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • 1cup matchstick carrots
  • 8oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the aromatics. In a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, melt the 1/4 cup butter. Add the 1/2 diced onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Note: Don't let the onions brown; we want sweetness, not toasted notes.
  2. Create the roux. Whisk in the 1/4 cup flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until the mixture looks like a pale, bubbling paste. Note: This step is crucial to cook out the raw flour flavor.
  3. Incorporate liquids. Slowly pour in the 2 cups chicken stock and 2 cups half and half while whisking constantly. Note: Adding liquid slowly prevents lumps from forming in your base.
  4. Season the base. Add the 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Simmer the broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer until tiny bubbles form around the edges. Note: Do not let it reach a rolling boil, as dairy can separate.
  6. Add the vegetables. Stir in the 3 cups chopped broccoli and 1 cup matchstick carrots.
  7. Cook the greens. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 12–15 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the soup has thickened.
  8. Prepare for cheese. Turn the heat to low. This is vital because high heat will make cheese seize and become oily.
  9. Melting the cheddar. Stir in the 8 oz freshly grated cheddar one handful at a time, whisking until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is silky.
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