Ingredients
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- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion (finely diced)
- 1 large carrot (shredded or finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup flour (or cornstarch)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups broccoli (chopped)
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add onions and carrots; cook until soft (7–8 minutes). Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add the remaining butter and stir in flour until blended. Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Mix in dried mustard powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped broccoli and half-and-half; simmer for about 20 minutes until broccoli is tender. Gradually stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving with optional garlic butter croutons or warm bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg