• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half and half
• 4 heads broccoli cut into florets
• 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
• Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, and then add the onions. Cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes, then sprinkle with flour over the top.

Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute or so, then pour in milk and half and half. Add nutmeg, broccoli, salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Stir in cheese and allow to melt.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Then either serve as is, or mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (I pureed half of the soup.)

Return to pot and heat until warm. Thin with milk or chicken broth if needed.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1214 views