Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Yummy soup

Broccoli and Cheese Soup
By Jennifer Ward

1 head broccoli, cut up
½ c. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
½ c. flour
2 c. milk
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 cans chicken broth

Steam or cook broccoli pieces till tender. Drain and set aside. Saute onion on med-low heat in butter until transparent (do not let it brown). Stir in broth and broccoli. Mix milk and flour in separate bowl till smooth then add to broccoli mixture. Simmer 15 – 30 minutes or until broccoli is very tender. Add cheese just before serving. Stir until melted. (Do not let soup come to a boil after adding cheese or the soup will turn grainy.)

Optional ingredients:

• Bacon            
• Chicken