Food Club Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy and filling soup that will hit the spot on those cold chilly fall nights.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooktime:15 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

Serves:4

Ingredients:

●3 tablespoons unsalted butter

●1 shallot, minced

●1 teaspoon kosher salt

●1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

●3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

●6 cups vegetable broth

●2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for serving

●1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

●4 cups chopped broccoli

Method:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, salt and pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
2. . Add broccoli and reduce heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until completely melted.
3. Season to taste, with additional salt and pepper, and serve garnished with extra cheddar cheese.