Ingredients:
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 medium chopped onions
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 lb fresh broccoli
1 cup carrots, julienned
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper
Directions:
Saute onion in butter. Set aside.
Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.
Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
Add salt and pepper. Can be pureed in a blender but I don’t. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 70 min.