Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Silky, cheesy, actually tastes like broccoli

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Serves: 6-8
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium-high. Add broccoli, onion, garlic, mustard, cayenne, and salt. Cook .
  2. Add 1 cup water and baking soda. Cover, simmer until broccoli is very soft.
  3. Add broth and 2 cups water. When simmering, add spinach, cook .
  4. Blend in batches with cheeses until smooth.
  5. Return to pot, simmer. Adjust consistency with water. Season to taste.

Notes

  • Baking soda speeds breakdown for sweeter flavor.
  • Overcooking broccoli is actually the key here.
  • Don't boil after adding cheese or it separates.

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen