VEGETARIAN BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

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A yummy cold-weather favorite - goat cheese adds an unexpected twist to this soup. I made this for my boyfriend one night when I saw him buying the canned version and knew I could do much better :-)

Provided by Pinglicious

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 bowls, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups light cream
1 cup water
3/4 cup diced carrot
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced celery
1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli
12 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 ounces goat cheese
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed garlic
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tbs butter in a sauce pan.
  • Add carrot, onion & celery. Saute until soft (but not brown).
  • In a separate pan, melt the other 2 tbs butter.
  • Add flour and whisk quickly.
  • Add 1 cup of cream and stir.
  • Pour the flour mixture into the sauce pan with the carrot, onion & celery.
  • Add the rest of the cream, the water & the garlic.
  • Add the cheddar cheese.
  • Add the goat cheese.
  • Add the broccoli.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

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