Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

1 celery stalk finely diced
2½ cup broccoli chopped into bite sized pieces
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar
salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:
shredded cheddar
Toasted sliced baguette

Place large pot over medium heat and melt butter. Add onion and sweat, about 5 minutes.

Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes.

Stir in chicken stock and season generously with salt and pepper.

Stir in celery and broccoli and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in milk and continue to simmer until soup is thick enough to just coat the back of a wooden spoon, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove pot from heat and stir in cheddar in small handfuls, waiting until cheese melts to add more cheese.

Season with salt and pepper and top with more cheddar. Serve.