Cheddar and Broccoli Soup
Cheddar and Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp (40 g) butter
- 4 thin slices ham, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% heavy cream or 15% cooking cream
- 1 tsp (5 ml) whole-grain mustard
- 2 1/2 cups (225 g) grated mild orange cheddar cheese
- 4 cups (1 litre) cooked broccoli florets
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soften the shallot and garlic in the butter. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the broth, cream and mustard. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until completely melted. Add the broccoli and heat through, without boiling. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Cheddar and Broccoli Soup