Ingredients:
1 T olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half n half
2 cups chicken broth
3 stalks broccoli, cut into florets
pinch nutmeg
1/4 tsp garlic powder
8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
In a large soup pot, over medium heat add the olive oil and saute the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Melt the butter, then add the flour and whisk for 3 minutes. Add the half n half and chicken broth and whisk to combine. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the broccoli and cook for another 20-25 minutes, or until broccoli is tender. Add the nutmeg, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Use a potato masher to break up some of the broccoli, leaving some broccoli in florets. This will give a nice creamy broccoli flavor with good bites of broccoli. Serve in soup bowls and top with shredded cheese and croutons. Enjoy!