Elegant Broccoli Cheese Soup

Do you think a soup can look romantic? I do. But I think most would fall into the hearty or comforting category. In my opinion this Broccoli Cheese Soup easily falls into the romance niche. Especially when served in a beautiful  glass soup bowl. 

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

2 (8-ounce) blocks fontina cheese, shredded

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

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions:

1. 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.

Adapted from Southern Lady Magazine.