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Cheesy Broccoli Soup

A delicious and cheesy broccoli soup. Serve with flavored oyster crackers.
Course Lunch, Soup, Vegetable
Keyword broccoli, cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons  oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 quarts water
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon  dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup milk or evaporated milk
  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets Or
  • 3 10 oz package frozen broccoli chopped, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-style taco cheese
  • 1/2  pound bacon, fried until crisp, drained and crumbled

Instructions

  • In Dutch oven, saute' carrots, celery, onions and garlic in hot oil. Cook until tender. Stir in butter until melted. Whisk in flour until bubbly. Stir in water, chicken broth, bouillon cubes and Worcestershire sauce; heat to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Add dried thyme, salt, pepper to taste and milk. Stir in broccoli, cheeses and bacon. Stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.