Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A velvety smooth soup that combines broccoli, carrot, onion and cheddar cheese. Serve with crusty bread.

Recipe number: 7
Category: Soups, Chowders & Bowls
Servings: 4-6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Collection: Camper Seasoning Mix Cookbook
Recipe by: Pretty Camper Company
Source: The Pretty Camper Cookbook — Recipe #7
Camper Kitchen: Stovetop Friendly | One-Pot

INGREDIENTS
- 1 tsp Camper Seasoning Mix
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour — mix with the listed Camper Seasoning Mix to make seasoned flour
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves — minced
- 1 large carrot — grated
- 1 small onion — chopped
- 1 head fresh broccoli — cut in bite size pieces
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese — shredded
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- crusty bread — for serving
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese — shredded; for serving

COOKING STEPS
1. In a large pot, melt butter and add onions.
   Equipment: Large pot

2. Sauté for 5 minutes.
   Timer: 5 minutes

3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
   Timer: 1 minute

4. Add the seasoned flour mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
   Timer: 2 minutes

5. Slowly add the vegetable broth and, using a whisk, stir to prevent or remove lumps if needed.
   Equipment: Whisk

6. Add the salt, pepper, broccoli and carrot and cook for 20 minutes on low until the broccoli is cooked.
   Timer: 20 minutes · Heat: Low

7. Add the half and half and the cheese and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
   Timer: 3 minutes

8. Serve with additional shredded cheese and crusty bread.

KITCHEN TIPS
Chicken broth can be used instead of vegetable broth.