Cheesy Broccoli Soup In A Bread Bowl Recipe 415

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in broccoli, carrot, stock, cream, bay leaves and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until tender. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove bay leaves; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in salt and pepper. For bread bowls, cut top off each loaf; carefully hollow out bottom of each, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Serve soup in bread bowls. Yield: 6 servings.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour and cook, stirring constantly to make a very "blond" roux, about 3-4 minute.
• Add chicken stock, half and half, salt, mustard, and cayenne.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
• Add broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook about 15-20 min, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Add cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Simmer until cheese melts.
• Serve with a topping of chives or scallions and a little more cheese if desired.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. , In another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in flour until blended. Add the milk and cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and reserved cooking liquid.