The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 12 Creekside™ Butter Premium Balls®
• 1 small onion
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups half and half
• 6 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
• salt and pepper to taste
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 3 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot melt the Creekside™ Butter Premium Balls®.  Add in the onion and carrot. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.  Add in the garlic and cook for one minute.
2. Stir in the flour and let it cook for a minute.   Whisk in the broth until well combined.  Add in the half and half, broccoli, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.  Turn down the heat and cook for about 6-8 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.  
3. Stir in the cheeses until melted and combined evenly.  Remove from heat.