Thursday, April 12, 2007

Broccoli Cheese Soup

2 T. butter
one small onion, chopped
one clove garlic, chopped
two cups water
4 t chicken base
1/2 t. white pepepr
1 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1 rib celery, chopped
1 T. flour
2 cups milk
2 cups grated mild cheddar cheese
4 slices Kraft cheese
1/3 cup salad bacon

In large stockpot, melt 1 T.butter, then add onion and garlic. Saute onion and garlic until clear. Add broccoli, celery, chicken base, white pepper, and water. Bring to boil about eight minutes. Pour into blender and puree. While pureeing, melt 1T. butter and whisk into 1 T. flour. Add milk slowly, and warm over low-med heat. Add cheeses and whisk while melting into milk mixture. Pour pureed mixture into pan with milk mixture and whisk until cheese is melted and warmed through. Enjoy!
Warning, do not allow soup to boil at any point after adding cheese and milk, it will curdle and drastically change the texture!

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