SERVES 4 (change servings and units)
Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon melted butter
* 1/2 medium chopped onion
* 1/4 cup melted butter (I used 2T)
* 1/4 cup flour
* 2 cups half-and-half cream (milk)
* 2 cups chicken stock
* 1/2 lb fresh broccoli
* 1 cup carrot, julienned
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
* 8 oz grated (lowfat) sharp cheddar cheese
* salt and pepper
Directions
1. Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half (milk).
3. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add broccoli, carrots and onions. Stir in nutmeg and cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender. Return to heat and add cheese.
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Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon melted butter
* 1/2 medium chopped onion
* 1/4 cup melted butter (I used 2T)
* 1/4 cup flour
* 2 cups half-and-half cream (milk)
* 2 cups chicken stock
* 1/2 lb fresh broccoli
* 1 cup carrot, julienned
* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
* 8 oz grated (lowfat) sharp cheddar cheese
* salt and pepper
Directions
1. Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half (milk).
3. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add broccoli, carrots and onions. Stir in nutmeg and cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender. Return to heat and add cheese.
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