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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This rich and velvety broccoli cheddar soup will make a perfect cozy lunch. Your child will request it again and again!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter and saute the onion until soft.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly add the milk and broth, whisking until smooth.
  4. Add the broccoli and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cheddar until melted, then pour into a warm thermos.

Notes

Chop the broccoli small so every spoonful has a little bite of green.