Ingredients
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2 teaspoons butter
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3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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4 cups milk
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed, drained
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1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese or 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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2 teaspoons chopped chives or 2 teaspoons chopped green onion tops
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour; cook and stir 30 seconds or until bubbly.
- Add milk, salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring frequently.
- Add broccoli and red pepper; return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese; stir over low heat just until cheese melts (do not boil).
- Ladle into four soup bowls; top with chives.