Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Description

A simple and tasty soup that will get everyone to eat broccoli.

Original recipe obtained here.

Ingredients

• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans of chicken broth
• 3 (10 ounce) packages of frozen chopped broccoli
• 6 tablespoons of margarine
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk
• white pepper to taste

Steps

1. Simmer the broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the simmering broth for 15 minutes.
2. In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the margarine. Add the onion and saute for around 5 minutes or until desired tenderness. Stir flour into the onion until it becomes a pasty texture and then gradually add milk and stir until thick.
3. Add the onion mixture into the pot of brccoli mixture and stir well. Stir in the cheese until melted, making sure that it does not boil. Season with white pepper.