Comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients

• 1 10oz package broccoli
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 2 cups lactose free (if necessary) half and half
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 5 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup gluten free (or regular) flour

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt 1 Tablespoon butter and sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add in remaining butter, and melt.
3. Stir in flour, allowing to cook for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Slowly add in chicken broth, half and half,, and water, stirring continuously.
5. Add broccoli and carrots into soup and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
6. Using an immersion blender, blend broccoli until all large pieces are broken up.
7. Pour cheese into soup, stirring until melted. Serve immediately.