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Easy Creamy Broccoli & Cheddar Soup ~ Gluten Free

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizers, Dinner, Hors d'Oeuvres, Lunch, Main Dish, Snacks, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 1-Cup Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1 Small Onion Chopped
  • ½ Cup Carrots Diced
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 Large Head Broccoli Chopped (about 3 Cups)
  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth Low Sodium or Regular
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour I use Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 GF Flour
  • ¾ Cup Whole Milk
  • ¾ Cup Skim Milk
  • 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, melt the Butter over medium-low heat. Once Butter is melted, add the Onions, Carrots and Garlic; cook until the Onions are translucent and soft (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add the Broccoli, Chicken Broth and Seasonings to the Onion mixture and cook over low heat until the Broccoli has softened ~ about 15 minutes.
  • Next, using either an Immersion Blender, Regular Blender or Food Processor, thoroughly blend the cooked Vegetable/Broth mixture; set aside in the large saucepan over Low heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a small/medium bowl, combine the GF Flour blend and Milks using a whisk to thoroughly blend; Add this mixture to the Vegetable/Broth mixture in the large saucepan.
  • Increase the temperature to Medium/Medium-Low and bring to a boil, while whisking continuously; once the mixture has thickened (about 5 minutes), remove from heat and add the Shredded Cheddar.
  • Serve with your favorite GF Bread and Enjoy!