Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Name: Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , large onion, chopped; 2 cloves, garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 pounds, broccoli, stems peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, florets chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup, heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon, ground nutmeg; 3 cups, shredded mild cheddar cheese shredded, plus extra for garnish; , Salt; , Cayenne pepper

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Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2007

Cheddar broccoli soup is old-fashioned comfort food. But for something so simple, a lot can go wrong. We wanted a creamy soup that tasted like fresh, bright-green broccoli.

SERVES 6

TIME 50 minutes

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