Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheese
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INGREDIENTS 6 cups water
10-ounce package fresh or frozen broccoli
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, shredded
1 pint half-and-half
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold waterIn a 3-quart saucepan bring 5 cups water to a boil; add broccoli and onion and boil 10 to 12 minutes. Add seasonings and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add half-and-half and butter; stir and heat to boiling.
Slowly add 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth. Slowly add to hot mixture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.
Makes 8 to 10 servings