Cream of brocoli-cheddar soup

Serves 4 to 6

• 4 cups chopped brocoli
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups cream
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• Freshly ground Pepper
• Pinch Cayenne
• Pinch nutmeg

1. In a large saucepan cook the brocoli in the chicken broth until tender.
2. Purée in a food processor or blender.
3. In a large pot melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Whisk in the brocoli purée, cook 5 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly.
5. Whisk in the cream, cheese, Pepper, Cayenne and nutmeg.
6. Continue cooking until the cream is heated through and the cheese is melted.

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