Broccoli-cheese soup2

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeBunch broccoli
2tablespoonsButter
2Shallots or 1 small onion; minced
1Clove garlic; minced
Salt and pepper
1tablespoonFlour
4cupsChicken stock or canned broth
2cupsShredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Boil broccoli until tender. Save water to mix with stock or broth. Melt butter in soup kettle. Saute shallots and garlic until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir over low heat until blended. Add stock; continue stirring until smooth. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add coarsely cut broccoli, salt and pepper, heat slowly. Serves 4 to 6.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 285 by "Diane Geary" <diane@...> on Nov 22, 1997