Cheese & Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 6 c. water
• 10 oz. pkg frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 8 oz. loaf process cheese spread, cubed
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 c. milk
• 1 c. half-and-half
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. cold water

Directions

Bring 6 c. water to a boil in 3 quart Dutch oven; add broccoli and onion. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add cheese and seasonings, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in milk, half-and-half, and butter; cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.

Combine flour and cold water, stirring with whisk till smooth. Gradually add to broccoli mixture, stirring constantly; cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring occasionally. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Southern Living 1989
Submitted By: Ruth A. Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Cheese & Broccoli Soup