Elegant Broccoli Cheese Soup

An elegant version of creamy broccoli cheese soup! MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

June 9, 2015

tablespoons butter

cup chopped yellow onion

cup chopped carrot

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

cups chicken stock

cups heavy whipping cream

(12-ounce) bag broccoli florets, finely chopped (about 4 cups)

(8-ounce) blocks fontina cheese, shredded

(5.2-ounce) package of Garlic and Fine Herb Boursin cheese, softened

teaspoon ground black pepper

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper

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In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Add onion and carrot; cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add chicken stock and cream, stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened. Add broccoli; cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Reduce heat to low; add cheeses, black pepper, salt, and red pepper, stirring until cheese melts.