Here in Salt Lake the high's have been around 15 degrees.
That's right people.
We are talking c-c-c-c-c-old!!
It's a production just to go to the store. I have to give myself a pep talk to even walk to my car.
So.
Freaking.
COLD.
And, to me, weather like this means one thing.
SOOOOOUP!
Delicious homemade warm soup.
One of my all-time favorites is Broccoli Cheddar. I love Broccoli, and it makes me feel good about myself to eat a vegetable...honestly, it doesn't happen enough. And WHO doesn't love cheddar? In my opinion, the BEST cheese out there.
Nom nom nom.
This recipe was adapted from the blog Skinnytaste.
It turned out wonderful and will make your house smell awesome!
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into pieces
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Chop onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor.
In a large pot, melt butter. Add chopped vegetables and saute on low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add flour, salt and pepper to the pot.
Add chicken broth, milk, and potatoes and set the heat to high until it comes to a boil. Cover and cook on low until the potatoes are soft, 10-15 minutes.
Add broccoli and parmesan and stir well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Cook uncovered until broccoli is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add cheddar, stir well and remove from heat.
Serve and enjoy!