Cream of broccoli soup with cheese

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6cupsWater
10ouncesPkg. fresh or frozen
Broccoli
¾cupFinely chopped onion
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonWhite pepper
1teaspoonGarlic powder
8ouncesVelveeta cheese, shredded
1pintHalf and half
¼cupButter
cupAll-pourpose flour
½cupCold water

Directions

In a three-quart saucepan bring 5 cups water to a boil; add broccoli and onion and boil 10 to 12 minutes. Add seasonings and cheese: stir until cheese melts. Add half-and-half and butter; stir and heat to boiling. Slowly andd ½ cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth. Slowly add to hot misture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

SOURCE: Cooking with Class, JoNell McClary