I love to cook for family and friends and since that is a little difficult right now, I thought I would share some of my favorite recipes with you! I am constantly wanting to send people recipes that I think they would like… but I am sure that would get kind of annoying… so I thought instead that I would share them on here. That way if it looks good to you, you can make it! This will be my way of cooking for my loved ones while I am overseas! :)
The first recipe that I have chosen is one of James’ favorite soups, Broccoli Cheese Soup. It is very easy and very satisfying on a cold day. I love to eat it with Garlic Cheese Biscuits, which recipe I will have to share at a later date! I almost always change recipes from the original to better suit our tastes. So, I will write the recipe the way we prefer it and share the link with you of the original.
The original of this recipe calls for cheddar, but I have only ever found white cheese here. I know they are not all mozzarella, but I do not know the language well enough yet to distinguish between cheeses. Therefore, I really have no idea what kind of cheese I am using. :) But, to me most “regular” cheeses are interchangeable anyways.
So, here is the recipe! I hope you enjoy it!
Broccoli Cheese Soup
adapted from Allrecipes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 small onion (or half large), diced
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- salt to taste
- Melt butter in saucepan and cook onion until soft. Add garlic and pepper. Stir in broccoli flowerets and broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until broccoli is tender (approx. 10 min).
- Whisk flour and milk together. Stir into soup slowly, making sure the flour does not clump. Continue stirring frequently until thick. Stir in cheese until melted. Salt to taste.
Makes approx: 6 servings
Variations:
~ If you prefer a heartier soup you can add some diced chicken breast.
~ If you prefer your soups to be smooth then let it cool a bit after step 1 and put the soup, in batches, in a blender and process until smooth. Then pour back into pan, and continue by adding the milk mixture.
~ I have not been able to find chicken broth here yet, so I just add 4 cups of water and 2 bouillon cubes. You can add more bouillon cubes if you prefer a stronger taste.
Great idea to share recipes Cher! I can't wait to try them:) Brocoli cheese soup is one of our very favorites too!
So I have a question…Brandy & I were talking yesterday & trying to figure out if all your food pictures were taken by you or James or if you were getting them online from the original recipes…but when I clicked on the link you have here for the soup…that picture is very different & not nearly as nice…so I'm thinking you guys have taken them all. Anyway, all that to say, we think they're amazing pictures!
Love you sister:)
Thanks Heidi! The pictures are all taken by either me or James. The good ones are mine and the AMAZING ones are James’. :)
Thats so cool I knew you were taking the pics, you guys could be food photographers for cook books they are soo good, I love the idea of you sharing your fav recipes, heidi and I were also talking about cook books, I love cook books but oim really timid to try the recipes in them so thats cool that ur going to share your faves.
Oh lovely, I have to try this one with some leftover chicken!