Roasted Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Serve this creamy broccoli-cheese soup in warm, baked bread bowls for a fun dinner for the whole family.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 637 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine remaining garlic and onions 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 the skillet and saute 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.