Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheese Recipe

Serves 8 to 10

Ingredients:

  • 6 cup water
  • 10 oz pkg fresh or frozen broccoli
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz velveeta cheese, shredded
  • 1 pint half and half
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-pourpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water

    • Instructions:

    1. In a three-quart saucepan bring 5 cups water to a boil; add broccoli and onion and boil 10 to 12 minutes.
    2. Add seasonings and cheese: stir until cheese melts.
    3. Add half-and-half and butter; stir and heat to boiling.
    4. Slowly andd 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth.
    5. Slowly add to hot misture, stirring rapidly.
    6. Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.