Cajun Seasoned Broccoli & Cheese Soup#Soupswappers

Today is Saturday and our soup sharing day for Soup Swappers, the theme for the month is chosen by our Host by Kathy Altman Walker. She asked us to explore the wonderful flavors of the Creole and Cajun cuisines!I t is said that Creole cuisine is “city food” and Cajun cuisine is “country food”.

Here is mine Cajun Cuisine Soup with Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix. This soup is so yum we had with Cajun Tortilla Chips.

Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Medium Onion - chopped
1 Clove Garlic - minced
1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 + 1/2 Cup Milk
2 Cups Veg Or Chicken stock
1 Medium Head fresh Broccoli - chopped
1 Cup Carrots - shredded
2 Cubes Cheddar cheese - grated or according to your taste
Homemade Cajun Seasoning - to taste
Few Drops of Hot sauce

To Serve

Cajun Tortilla Chips - check this recipe post tomorrow

Method

Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter over medium heat. Add in the flour, stirring constantly. Add in the half milk and vegetable stock. Bring to almost a boil.

Add the broccoli and carrots. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. When the veggies are cooked. Cool the broth and then blend it. Pour it back into the same pan and bring it to a boil add remaining 1/2 cup milk, season the soup with Homemade Cajun Seasoning and hot sauce . Stir in the cheese and let simmer for 10 minutes longer before serving.