{"id":30268,"date":"2016-03-03T19:00:26","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T00:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=30268"},"modified":"2016-10-24T19:40:31","modified_gmt":"2016-10-25T00:40:31","slug":"broccoli-and-cheese-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=30268","title":{"rendered":"Broccoli and Cheddar Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we thought it might be nice to give you a green option for a meal so you have an excuse to forgo corned beef and cabbage.\u00a0 I don’t eat beef, and so, a bowl of this bright green and delicious broccoli and cheddar soup will definitely be my main course on that special day.\u00a0 I’ll be sure to pair it with a nice slice of Irish soda bread<\/a>, which is very easy to make, and it makes a lot!\u00a0 This broccoli and cheddar soup is also super easy to make, and it’s layered with other flavors.\u00a0 Be sure to put it in your Pinterest soup file.<\/h3>\n

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BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Source – American Lifestyle Magazine<\/p>\n

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/h3>\n

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/h3>\n

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1 leek,chopped<\/h3>\n

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1 carrot, chopped<\/h3>\n

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1 celery stalk, chopped<\/h3>\n

1 clove garlic, chopped<\/h3>\n

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1 head broccoli, chopped<\/h3>\n

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1\/4 cup all-purpose flour<\/h3>\n

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6 cups chicken stock or broth<\/h3>\n

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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<\/h3>\n

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4 teaspoons cornstarch<\/h3>\n

Salt and freshly ground pepper<\/h3>\n

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1.\u00a0 In a pot, heat the oil and butter together over medium heat till the butter is melted.\u00a0 Add the leek, carrot, celery, and garlic.\u00a0 Cover.\u00a0 Cook, stirring occasionally\u00a0 until the leek is tender, about 5 minutes.\u00a0 Stir in the broccoli.<\/h3>\n

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2.\u00a0 Sprinkle the broccoli mixture with the flour, and mix well.\u00a0 Stir in the broth, and bring o a simmer over high heat.\u00a0 Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid ajar, until the broccoli is very tender, about 20 minutes.\u00a0 Remove from the heat.<\/h3>\n

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3.\u00a0 Using a handheld blender (I have this one<\/a>),process the soup until smooth.\u00a0 (Use a regular blender if you don’t have the handheld version.)<\/h3>\n

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4.\u00a0 Return the soup to the pot and simmer over medium-low heat. In a medium bowl, toss the cheddar and cornstarch together to coat the cheddar.\u00a0 Add to the soup, a handful at a time.\u00a0 Bring the soup just to a simmer until the cheese melts.\u00a0 Season to taste with salt and pepper.\u00a0 Serve hot.<\/h3>\n

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I’m pretty sure you and your family will really enjoy this soup.\u00a0 I promise not to tell your kids that it’s healthy!<\/h3>\n

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We will see you back here tomorrow for our Seasons’ Saturday Selections.<\/h3>\n

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Take care.<\/h3>\n

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Affilliate link provided.<\/p>\n

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