Broccoli Cheddar Soup (With Spinach)

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 cups milk
• 2 cups broth
• 4 cups chopped broccoli
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1 tsp salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach

Method

1. Sauté onion in butter 5 minutes; whisk in flour 1 minute.
2. Whisk in milk and broth; simmer until thickened, 5 minutes.
3. Add broccoli; simmer 8–10 minutes until tender.
4. Stir spinach in at the end to wilt.
5. Off heat, stir in cheddar; season.

Notes

Soups taste better the next day—cool quickly and refrigerate.