Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (minced)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 6 cups broccoli chopped coarsley
  • 1 cup carrots (grated finely (about 2 carrots))
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar (12 ounces - shredded from a block)

Instruction

  • Add the butter to a large dutch oven on medium heat with the onions and celery and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally then add in the flour whisking well for 1 minute.
  • Add the broth (very slowly) while whisking well until completely smooth then add in the salt and pepper.
  • Add in the broccoli and carrots and cook on low heat for 10 minutes before adding in the milk and cheddar, whisking well and bringing to a low simmer (do not boil).