Broccoli Cheese Soup

By á-7982

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken stock or bouillion
• 1/2 lb. frozen broccoli cut into small pieces
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 ozs. grated sharp cheddar ( I used some process cheese and sharp cheddar cheese)
• 1/8 tsp powdered garlic

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion in butter. Set aside. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the milk (this is called making a roux). Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the broccoli and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended.