Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

 

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter
• ▢1 small onion, chopped
• ▢3 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢3 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
• ▢1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• ▢3 cups broccoli florets
• ▢1/2 cup grated carrot
• ▢1/2 tsp dry mustard
• ▢1/4 tsp nutmeg
• ▢1 tsp salt
• ▢1 tsp pepper
• ▢2 Tbsp cream cheese
• ▢2 heaping cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter and add onion, sautéing until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
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• Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, broccoli, carrot, dry mustard, nutmeg and salt/pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
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• Mix in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted, serve and enjoy!