INGREDIENTS:
Broccoli-1 L (4 cups) florets or about 1
Onion-1
Carrot-1
Orange cheddar cheese-250 g (½ lb) or about 500 ml (2 cups) grated
Butter-15 ml (1 tbsp)
Milk-500 ml (2 cups)
All-purpose flour-180 ml (¾ cup)
Vegetable broth-1 L (4 cups)
PREPARATION:
-Finely chop the broccoli, keeping a few small whole florets. Chop the onion. Grate the carrot and the cheese.
-In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 or 3 minutes to soften, stirring a few times.
-Meanwhile, in a measuring cup, whisk the milk and flour until the flour is completely dissolved.
-Pour the milk mixture and broth into the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring.
-Add the cheese and stir to melt.
-Add chopped broccoli, broccoli florets and carrot, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is cooked but still firm.
-Serve with fresh bread.
Enjoy !