Broccoli-Cheese Soup

By á-25101

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli or 2 - 10 ounce packages of frozen chopped Broccoli
• 3 Tablespoons margarine
• 1/4 cup Chopped onion
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons chicken base)
• 2 cups light cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

wash and chop broccoli. Cook in small amount of salted water till tender. Melt margarine in heavy saucepan. Add onion and cook till clear. Stir in flour to make roux; slowly add broth and cream. Stir and cook til thickened. Add salt, nutmeg, and cooked broccoli. Just before serving, stir in cheese.