Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups hen inventory or broth
• 1/2 lb broccoli, (about 3 cups), chopped into chunk dimension items
• 1 cup carrot, , julienned (can purchase matchstick carrots in produce part)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, (elective however brings out the flavour)
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, (2 cups)
• salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soften the 1/4 cup butter and sautee the onions in it till comfortable. Sprinkle the flour over the combination. Prepare dinner and stir over medium warmth for 1-2 minutes.
2. Whisk within the half & half and hen inventory.
3. Add the broccoli and carrots. Prepare dinner over low warmth for 20-25 minutes or till the broccoli and carrots are tender.
4. Add salt and pepper. You’ll be able to go away the soup chunky or mix about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in for a smoother soup (that’s what I do). Return to low warmth and add the cheese. In case your warmth is just too excessive your soup can get grainy. Stir within the nutmeg if desired.
5. Serve with crusty bread.