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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Steve

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 4 to es garlic sliced thin
  • 2 Cups Broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk skim or non-fat is OK
  • salt and white pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan
  2. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes - don't let the garlic brown.
  3. Stir in broccoli and chicken broth.
  4. If you desire less chunks, remove 1/2 of the soup to a blender and process for 10-15 seconds. If you want a chunkless soup, process all of the soup.
  5. Return soup to the saucepan and bring to a boil and simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile whisk flour into milk until dissolved.
  7. Stir into soup stirring frequently until thickened.
  8. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese until melted and heated through.
  9. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.