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Broccoli Leek Cheesy Soup

Broccoli Leek Cheesy Soup. Made with broccoli, leeks and chicken broth. Get ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions.

1 hr 5 mins12 servings

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Broccoli Leek Cheesy Soup

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Cooking Step 2
5 to 7 minutes
Cooking Step 6
20 to 30 minutes
Cooking Step 6
5 to 10 minutes
Cooking Step 9
5 to 7 minutes
Cooking Step 13
20 to 30 minutes
Cooking Step 13
5 to 10 minutes
  1. 01

    Wash broccoli and cut crosswise into 1/2″ wide stalks then cut crosswise into 1″ pieces. Wash leek and cut in half; cut crosswise into 1″ pieces.

  2. 02

    Place broccoli and leek into a large skillet. Add one inch of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover and let cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not drain.

  3. 03

    In a large stock pot over medium high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly.

  4. 04

    Turn heat to medium and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly

  5. 05

    Boil and stir for one minute. Add broccoli and leek, rosemary, oregano, pepper and garlic powder

  6. 06

    Turn heat to low and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in milk and cheese and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more; do not boil.

  7. 07

    10 to 12 servings, about one cup each

  8. 08

    Wash broccoli and cut crosswise into 1/2″ wide stalks then cut crosswise into 1″ pieces. Wash leek and cut in half; cut crosswise into 1″ pieces.

  9. 09

    Place broccoli and leek into a large skillet. Add one inch of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover and let cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not drain.

  10. 10

    In a large stock pot over medium high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly.

  11. 11

    Turn heat to medium and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.

  12. 12

    Boil and stir for one minute. Add broccoli and leek, rosemary, oregano, pepper and garlic powder.

  13. 13

    Turn heat to low and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in milk and cheese and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more; do not boil.

  14. 14

    10 to 12 servings, about one cup each

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