Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Ingredients

• ◦1/2 cup butter
• ◦1/2 cup flour
• ◦2 cups water
• ◦2 cups heavy cream
• ◦4 cups chicken broth
• ◦1 (16 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli (you can add more if you like)
• ◦Salt and Pepper TT
• ◦8 oz. Velveeta Cheese, or you can sub 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ◦1 (8 oz) bag sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1.Mix water and heavy cream together and set aside.
2.Melt butter and flour together to form a roux. Slowly add in heavy cream/water mixture stirring constantly. Add in chicken broth still stirring. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes to let the soup thicken up.
3.Add in broccoli and cook over low heat for an additional 20-25 minutes to continue to thicken soup as well as cook and soften the broccoli.
4.Sample and add salt and pepper to taste.
5.Cut 8 oz. Velveeta into cubes and drop into soup and stir until melted. Add in sharp cheddar and stir until blended.