broccoli-soup-with-cheddar-cheese-104692.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli stems and onion; saut\u00e9 until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and tarragon; saut\u00e9 1 minute. Add stock; bring to boil. Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cream.",
        "Mix remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour in small bowl to make paste. Whisk paste into soup. Add broccoli florets. Simmer until soup thickens and florets are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Preheat broiler. Place 6 ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet. Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over each. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles around edges, about 4 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature",
        "2 pounds fresh broccoli, stems and florets separated and chopped into bite-size pieces",
        "1 large onion, chopped",
        "2 garlic cloves, minced",
        "1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried",
        "6 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth",
        "1 cup whipping cream",
        "3 tablespoons all purpose flour",
        "2 cups (packed) grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Soup/Stew",
        "Appetizer",
        "Broil",
        "Kid-Friendly",
        "Dinner",
        "Lunch",
        "Cheddar",
        "Broccoli",
        "Winter",
        "Simmer",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "No Sugar Added"
    ],
    "title": "Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broccoli-soup-with-cheddar-cheese-104692"
}