Brocoli cheddar cheese soup.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
adapted from Sugarcrafter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups chicken stock (I used bouillon cubes + boiling water)
- 1/2 lb fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup carrot, shredded and chopped
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces grated Colby jack cheese (I used Velveeta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot Sauce (optional)
Source: mangiodasola.com
Complete shopping list of holiday ingredients
This list consists of pantry items that are safe to purchase now, before the holidays are really upon us. If you like to shop for your Christmas presents early to avoid the crowds, I suggest you do the same with your baking supplies. And so long as you have the storage capacity, why not?
Alternate Sweeteners
Honey, Maple Syrup, Agave, Molasses, Liquid Stevia, Powdered Stevia, Corn Syrup, Splenda
Beverages
Coffee, Tea, Green Tea, Ovaltine, Hot Chocolate Powder, Espresso Powder
