{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/butter/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2962-markdown","title":"\tDIY Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Broccoli Cheddar Soup","slug":"diy-recipe-cannabis-infused-broccoli-cheddar-soup","content":"Winter’s winding down, but there’s a still a chill in the air. So, what better way to make it through the last bit of the cold season than to indulge in a little comfort food? One of my favorite dishes to help keep me warm is broccoli Cheddar soup.\n\nCreamy, cheesy and packed with nutritious broccoli and garlic, this hot dish is sure to leave you feeling warm and toasty. This soup was a favorite for me growing up and has kept me going through many cold and snowy winters. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\nThe infused version of this dish has all of the comfort and rich flavor of the soups mom used to make. Plus, you’ll get even more relief and the warm fuzzies when the cannabis starts to take effect.\n\nTo make things even better, it’s an incredibly easy soup to make. The whole recipe uses just one pot, making cleaning up a breeze. Plus, it’s a snap to make. It only takes around 30 minutes to create, from start to finish. \n\nIf you want to get creative with it, you can add all kind of additions. The soup goes perfectly in a bread bowl, or you can cut bread into cubes and use them for dipping. Some like to add carrots to their broccoli Cheddar soup, so feel free to chop some up and throw them in when you add the broccoli. Or would you rather add some meat protein to the mix? Bacon is a fantastic addition to throw in at the very end. \n\nWhat are you waiting for? Get started, and try this quick and easy edible for yourself.\n\nRELATED: [CONSUMING CANNABIS EDIBLES TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a567e8fc7e0180007a7826c/consuming-cannabis-edibles-to-improve-your-health)\n\n### Ingredients for Cannabis-Infused Broccoli Cheddar Soup\n\n4–6 servings\n\n* 4 tbsp cannabutter*\n* 2 tbsp flour \n* 1 cup milk\n* 12 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese\n* 1/2 tbsp minced garlic\n* 32 oz chicken broth\n* 14 oz frozen broccoli \n* Salt and pepper to taste\n\nOptional:\n* Bread\n* Carrots \n* Bacon\n\n*Check out our [recipe for cannabutter](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/56b27915fe98a1000c000243/diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter). Use your best judgment on dosing based on your previous experiences with edibles. If you have a lower tolerance to cannabis and want to make a less potent soup, you can always substitute plain butter for part of the cannabutter. \n\n#### Cooking Tools:\n\n* Large or medium cooking pot\n* Mixing spatula or spoon \n* Measuring cups and spoons\n\n### How to Make Cannabis-Infused Broccoli Cheddar Soup \n\n1. Before you begin, it’s always a good idea to make sure you have all of your ingredients and cooking tools at the ready and out on a clean surface. \n\n2. Put a medium or large cooking pot on the stove, and turn on low heat. Add the cannabutter, and let it melt (watching carefully to make sure it doesn’t start to burn or brown). \n\n3. Once melted, mix in the garlic and flour, and turn the heat up slightly. Watch for about a minute as the flour lightly browns and makes the mixture a light brown color. \n\n4. Add the chicken broth to the pot, turning the heat on high and stirring every few minutes to ensure even heating. Let the broth heat to a low boil. \n\n5. Once the broth is bubbling at a low boil, mix in the frozen broccoli and the milk. (This is also when you’d want to add in carrots if you’re using them.) Let the mixture come back up to a simmer, and then adjust the heat to keep it simmering. Continue simmering until the broccoli is cooked through and soft. You should be able to break the broccoli apart very easily with your spoon or spatula when it’s finished cooking. \n\n6. When the broccoli has finished cooking and is soft enough to break apart with your spoon or spatula, remove it from the heat and mix in all but half a cup of the cheese. Set the other half cup of cheese aside. \n\n7. Season your soup with salt and pepper to taste. The cheese already includes plenty of salt, so I just add pepper. But if you like your soup a bit more seasoned, you may want more. At this stage, you can also mix in bacon, if you’re including it.\n\n8. Serve immediately in a bowl or bread bowl, adding a touch of pepper and some of the remaining shredded cheese as a garnish on top of each bowl.\n\nPhoto credit: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.com\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-marijuana/) index of articles. And if you have questions about cannabis, [ask them](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) and our community will answer.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/14b42/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg","srcSet":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/f836f/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/2244e/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 400w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/14b42/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 800w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/47498/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 1200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/0e329/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 1600w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/daa73/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.jpg 3648w","srcWebp":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/58556/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/61e93/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/1f5c5/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 400w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/58556/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 800w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/99238/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 1200w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/7c22d/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 1600w,\n/static/c9b84c66a693f89f8c5bfa37692f90b5/af520/b4baa6f5b5c924ef74f9c42f911cf9f7.webp 3648w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_1993-markdown","title":"DIY Recipe: Cannabutter, or Cannabis Butter","slug":"diy-recipe-cannabutter-or-cannabis-butter","content":"For people who want to make medicated foods, cooking up a batch of cannabis-infused butter, better known as cannabutter, is one of the easiest ways to get started. Contrary to what most people believe, making your own cannabutter is quite easy as long as you follow the\r\nsteps carefully. \r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\nThey key to making good a good cannabis-infused butter is to be cautious about heating the cannabis slowly. Heat allows tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main component in cannabis that also imparts plant’s characteristic high, to properly decarboxylate. Decarboxylating shifts THC from its acid form to its more psychoactive counterpart and is key to unleashing the plant’s myriad health benefits. \r\n\r\nBelow we outline two easy methods for making your own cannabis butter. \r\n\r\n### Method #1: Stove-Top Cannabutter\r\n\r\nFor this method, some people choose to use cannabis that has already been used via a dry herb vaporizer. Vaporization doesn't always decarboxylate THC completely but using the leftovers to make cannabutter is a great way to get a little extra use from your cannabis.\r\n\r\n#### Ingredients for Stove-Top Cannabutter\r\n\r\n* 1 lb unsalted, high-quality butter\r\n* 1 oz ground cannabis or 1 1/2 oz high-quality cannabis trim*\r\n* 1 cup water, plus more as needed\r\n\r\n*Adjust amount of cannabis used for desired potency.\r\n\r\n#### How to Make Cannabutter on the Stove Top\r\n\r\n1. In a large stockpot, combine the water and butter over low heat.\r\n\r\n2. Allow the water to come to a simmer as the butter melts, adding water as needed and stirring frequently to prevent the butter from scorching.\r\n\r\n3. Once the butter is completely melted and the mixture achieves a smooth texture, add the cannabis.\r\n\r\n4. Continue to simmer the mixture on low heat for two to three hours, stirring occasionally. Don't allow the mixture to boil.\r\n\r\n### Method #2: Making Cannabutter in a Slow Cooker\r\n\r\nIf you're new to making cannabutter, you may prefer the slow-cooker method. This decreases the risk of burning the butter and ensures that the THC decarboxylates properly.\r\n\r\nRELATED: [DIY RECIPE: VERSATILE CANNABIS-INFUSED PIE CRUST](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a34508c100a820006562ee4/diy-recipe-versatile-cannabis-infused-pie-crust)\r\n\r\n#### Ingredients for Slow-Cooked Cannabutter\r\n\r\n* 1 lb unsalted, high-quality butter\r\n* 1 oz ground cannabis or 1 1/2 oz high-quality cannabis trim*\r\n* 1 cup water, plus more as needed\r\n\r\n*Adjust amount of cannabis used for desired potency.\r\n\r\n#### How to Make Cannabutter in a Slower Cooker\r\n\r\n1. Place the water, butter and cannabis in the bowl of the slow cooker.\r\n\r\n2. Cover and allow the mixture to cook on low for 8 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer the butter infuses, the stronger you cannabutter will be.\r\n\r\n### 4 Tips for Better Cannabutter\r\n\r\nIt takes some practice to make the perfect cannabis butter, so don't be discouraged if the first batch you cook up isn't what you had in mind.\r\n\r\nFollow these tips for better cannabutter:\r\n\r\n#### 1. Store Your Cannabutter in a Glass Container\r\n\r\nAfter you've simmered your cannabis butter for the desired amount of time, pour it into a clean, sterilized glass container. This prevents the transfer of harmful plastic chemicals into the hot butter. \r\n\r\n#### 2. Strain Your Cannabutter With Cheesecloth \r\n\r\nFor finer, silkier cannabis butter, pour the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine strainer to separate the plant material from the butter. Squeeze the plant material to rid it of all excess moisture before discarding it.\r\n\r\n#### 3. Allow Cannabutter & Water to Separate\r\n\r\nCover and refrigerate your cannabutter overnight before using it. This will cause the cannabutter to harden and separate from the water. Once this happens, you can remove the hardened cannabis for use and discard the water.\r\n\r\n#### 4. Soften Cannabutter at Room Temperature\r\n\r\nDon't use a microwave to soften your cannabutter, as this may damage the chemical compounds in it. Instead, allow the cannabutter to sit at room temperature before using it in a recipe.\r\n\r\nWhile many people believe that making cannabis butter at home is difficult, these simple methods make the process easy. By following the above tips, you can produce silky, delicious cannabutter that's ideal for use in a wide variety of medicinal recipes.\r\n\r\nPhoto credit: [Debra Solomon](https://www.flickr.com/photos/debrasolomonvanculiblog/272071880/in/photolist-gyBYb9-q3roS-q3ruu-q3rpz-q3rqv-anfvKN-q3rqW-q3rtV-q3roA-q3rtn-q3rtA-q3rq9-q3rt8-q3rpa-q3rsw-q3rra-q3rrH-q3rsd-q3rsM-q3ruf-bjyTGL-9mRtiQ-3P2tH-c8d58-64aaHY)\r\n\r\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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