Broccoli Cheese Soup
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli or 2 10 oz packages frozen chopped broccoli
3 Tbs. butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 Tbs. flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups light cream
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Directions
Wash and chop broccoli. Cook in a small amount of salted water until tender. Melt margarine in heavy saucepan. Add onion and cook until clear. Stir in flour to make roux; slowly add broth and cream. Stir and cook just until thickened. Add salt, nutmeg, and cooked broccoli. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Makes 6 servings.