Lighter Version of Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheese Soup

3 1/2 cups 2% milk

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

1/2 medium chopped onion

1/4 cup flour

2 cups low sodium chicken stock

2 cups broccoli slaw

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

 

Saute onion and butter in a large sauce pan.

Whisk in flour till it's light brown in color.

Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and continue to whisk.

Till it's nice and smooth.

Simmer contents about 10-15 minutes, stir frequently.

Lower heat.

Stir in milk slowly.

Then add in the broccoli.

Cover and cook on low for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Don't let it boil the milk will curdle.

Remove from heat, and add cheese a bit at a time stirring it in as you go.

You don't want clumps.

Serve immediately with our nice sourdough.

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