Name: Broccoli & Gruyère Soup with Homemade Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: For the Soup:; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 small yellow onions, roughly chopped (about 1¾ cups); 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped; ½ cup white wine; 1 pound broccoli, florets and stems, roughly chopped; 4 cups (32 oz) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half, for a lighter version); 1 heaping cup grated Gruyère, packed (you'll need about 3 oz.); Pinch nutmeg; For the Croutons:; 2 cups cubed French Bread, preferably day old; 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper