Name: Roasted Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided; 1 cup chopped onions; 1 cup shredded carrots; 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with a silicone mat.
Step 2

Toss together broccoli and olive oil in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle 1/2 of the minced garlic over the top.
Step 3

Roast in the oven until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Step 4

Meanwhile, combine onion and remaining garlic in a food processor; pulse until onion is chopped. Change to the shredding disc and grate carrots into the bowl.
Step 5

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion-carrot mixture to hot butter and sauté until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Step 6

Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. When melted, slowly stir in flour. Slowly stir in half-and-half, then stir in chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 7

Slowly drop in Cheddar cheese. Add cooked vegetables and roasted broccoli; simmer for 5 minutes.

Enjoy your meal!