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[quote=Anonymous]Broccoli cheddar soup

1/2 stick butter
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 cups half and half (or 1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy whipping cream - I usually do this)
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 bay leaves (can sub 1/4 tsp thyme)
1 can carrots or 1 large peeled and sliced carrot
4 cups broccoli florets (I chop off most of the stem, to each their own)
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (~8 oz) (I usually use a blend of 4-cheese Mexican and sharp cheddar)
salt and pepper to taste

Put butter, onion and garlic powder on medium heat in a medium or large pot/stockpot until butter is melted. Slowly add half and half or milk/cream and chicken stock, whisking to blend. Mix cornstarch with a little bit of water in a small bowl until there are no lumps and then add to pot. Add nutmeg and bay leaves and cook on medium low until thickened, whisking frequently (this is the longest part, 30-45 min for me). Add carrots and broccoli and simmer until tender. Discard bay leaves. Add cheese slowly and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper for taste.

I double or triple this recipe with a big bag of frozen broccoli and freeze a ton for later. It's literally the best soup I've ever had![/quote]

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