Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Serves: 6

3 cups chicken broth

1 (32 oz.) large package frozen chopped broccoli

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon chopped garlic 

1/2 cup butter or margarine

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 pound process American cheese (Velveeta), cubed

In a large saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add frozen broccoli, cover and bring to a second boil, lower heat and simmer 7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup of the broth. In another large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Whisk in flour until blended. Stir in milk and add cheese. Cook on medium-low until cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and reserved chick broth.

** I made this recipe last night instead of the potato and broccoli soup that I was originally going to make. I found the recipe online and changed it a little. This came out really good. There was more than enough for my family. I slowed cooked a whole chicken and used the broth from chicken. Instead of the butter, I cooked the onions in chicken fat and added a couple tablespoons margarine in with the milk and cheese. I will definitely make this broccoli soup again. I think I might try adding bacon next time and cook the onions in the bacon grease.