"White Cheddar Cream of Broccoli Soup

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 10 ounces fresh or frozen chopped broccoli florets
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons white pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
• 1/4 cup butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a large soup pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the broccoli and onion and boil for 10 to 12
minutes. Add the cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until the cheese melts. Add the milk, cream, and butter. Heat to boiling, stirring
constantly.
If you like your broth thicker, whisk 1/2 cup cold water with 1/3 cup flour until smooth. Slowly add
to the hot soup, stirring rapidly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the soup is the
consistency of heavy cream. Serve hot with a little shredded cheese (yellow or white) on top