Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Today we're making one of the most comforting soups ever! Broccoli cheddar soup is always great. But adding a bit of white wine and topping it with well-charred broccoli just takes it over the top. I hope you enjoy this broccoli cheese soup recipe.

INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS

For the charred broccoli topping (optional)

-2 ½ cups (225 grams) broccoli rough chopped - see notes below
-¼ cup (54 grams) olive oil
-salt and pepper to taste
For the broccoli cheddar soup
-4 tablespoons (57 grams)unsalted butter
-1 medium onion diced
-2 medium carrots diced
-3 cloves garlic minced
-¼ cup (34 grams) flour
-½ cup (120 grams) dry white wine optional
-3 ½ cups (840 grams) low sodium chicken stock
-4 ½ (425 grams) cups broccoli rough chopped - see notes below
-½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
-8 ounces (226 grams) sharp cheddar cheese grated
-1 ¼ (300 grams) cups heavy cream
-salt and pepper to taste