Broccoli Cheese Soup

By cyosi

Ingredients

• (Cut the recipe in half for 4 - 6 servings)
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 1 stick butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half & half
• 4 heads broccoli cut into florets
• 3 cups grated cheese (cheddar, jack, etc)
• dash of salt
• pepper to taste
• chicken broth or milk for thinning

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in pot over medium heat, then add the onions. Cook onions for 3 to 4 minutes, then sprinkle in flour. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute; then pour in milk and half & half. Add broccoli, salt and pepper.

Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Stir in cheese and allow to melt. Remove 1 cup of soup mixture and puree until smooth. Add puree back to soup and serve. If necessary, add additional milk or broth to thin out soup.