Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Another Rainy weekend here in Italy. 

I'm honestly getting tired of the rain. 

But, lets be positive and look at it in a different perspective.

Its a nice day to just relax with my boys.

How's you guys weekend?

I made this Soup today, very perfect!

Let me know what you guys think!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ½ medium chopped onion
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken stock
• ½ lb fresh broccoli (I used one frozen 10 oz bag and it was perfect)
• 1 cup carrot, julienned (I used a food processor on pulse for nice slices)
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter until onions are soft. Add in the flour and 1/4 cup melted butter.  Stir with the onions over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
2. Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let this simmer for about 20 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli and carrots. Simmer on medium-low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
4. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup you can puree it in a blender... but we love the chunks!
5. Enjoy!

I used Fresh Broccoli and you can definitely use a frozen one.

What ever you prefer. 

Enjoy!

xoxo

-Jen