Broccoli Crawfish Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup diced broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup cooked crawfish
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add crawfish and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Broccoli is rich in vitamins C, A, and K.
• Crawfish are a low-calorie, high-protein seafood.
• Cheddar cheese has been around since the 12th century.