Elegant Broccoli Cheese Soup

Photo: Jo Ann

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped yellow onion

1 cup chopped carrot

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 cups chicken stock

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 bag (12- ounce) broccoli florets, finely chopped (about 4 cups)

2 (8- ounce) blocks fontina cheese, shredded

1 package (5.2- ounce) of Garlic and Fine Herb Boursin cheese, sof

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually ad chicken stock and cream, stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened. Add broccoli; cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Reduce heat to low; add cheeses, black pepper,salt, and red pepper, stirring until cheese melts.