Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By kimmie12

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup broccoli - chopped
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• (I usually add more)

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, saute the onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until smooth and bubbly. Add broth and milk all at once; cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Add broccoli. Simmer, stirring constantly, until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.