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A warm and comforting classic! Creamy broccoli cheddar soup served in a crusty bread bowl – perfect for a chilly day. This recipe is easy to customize to your liking, so feel free to add more veggies or cheese!

Ingredients
- Broccoli florets4 cups
- Cheddar cheese2 cups
- round loaves Loaf of bread4 small
- Butter4 tablespoons
- medium, chopped Onion1
- All-purpose flour1/4 cup
- Chicken broth4 cups
- Milk2 cups
- Heavy cream1/2 cup
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
- Nutmeg1/8 teaspoon
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut a circle out of the top of each bread loaf and hollow out the inside, reserving the bread you remove.
Place bread bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in milk and heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil.
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
Ladle soup into the toasted bread bowls. Serve immediately with reserved bread for dipping.
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