Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Diamond Crystal Salt Co.™ Kosher Salt
• 4 Tbsp Flour
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 sourdough bread bowl (optional)

Directions:

1. Prep all of your ingredients before you start cooking. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and cut broccoli florets into small pieces.
2. In a Dutch oven or medium size soup pot, melt 2 Tbsp of butter. Add minced garlic, onion and carrots. Sauté until the onions soften (5-10 minutes).
3. Add the flour to the pot and mix until combined.
4. Add 4 cups chicken broth, heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp of chili flakes. Bring to a boil then add the broccoli and reduce to a simmer. Partially cover the pot and cook until the broccoli is softened (10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of the broccoli).
5. Stir in the cheddar cheese at the end of the cooking and let it melt gently into the soup.
6. Remove the soup from the heat, season with salt to taste, and serve right away. Garnish with more cheddar if desired.
7. Enjoy!