Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheese

Title:
Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheese

Yield:
8 Servings

Categories:
Broccoli,
Vegetables,
Mushrooms,
Cheese,
Dairy




Ingredients:





     6 c  Water


    10 oz Pkg. fresh or frozen


          Broccoli


   3/4 c  Finely chopped onion


     1 ts Salt


     1 ts White pepper


     1 ts Garlic powder


     8 oz Velveeta cheese, shredded


     1 pt Half and half


   1/4 c  Butter


   1/3 c  All-pourpose flour


   1/2 c  Cold water






 In a three-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 andd 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth.


 Slowly add to hot misture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir until soup is


 the consistency of heavy cream.


 


 Makes 8 to 10 servings.


 


 SOURCE: Cooking with Class, JoNell McClary