Copycat Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ready in less than 30 minutes. The perfect bowl of comfort food.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup diced onions (yellow or white)
• 1 cup shredded carrots (or matchsticks cut into 1/2 pieces)
• 2 1/2 – 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (or more if desired)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese

Directions

1.In a large pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Add in onions, carrots and broccoli. Cook to soften about 5 minutes.

2. Slowly add in broth, milk and cream. Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened. This will take about 10-15 minutes.

Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Ready to serve.