Cheddar and Broccoli Soup | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp (40 g) butter
• 4 thin slices ham, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (40 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% heavy cream or 15% cooking cream
• 1 tsp (5 ml) whole-grain mustard
• 2 1/2 cups (225 g) grated mild orange cheddar cheese
• 4 cups (1 litre) cooked broccoli florets