soup for the soul

As the days continue to grow colder the only food I seem to be continuously craving is Broccoli and Cheddar soup. The meal does not take much more than 5 minutes to cook, how can you beat that?

1 lg. bunch broccoli, chopped or 1 (20 oz.) bag frozen, chopped broccoli
1/2 c. butter
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 c. flour
(salt for taste)
(pepper for taste)
2 c. milk
2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

 

Cook broccoli, drain. Set aside. Saute onions in butter. Stir in flour. Cook 5 minutes. Add milk slowly, continually stirring. Stir in grated cheese, blend until smooth. Slowly blend in chicken broth. Add broccoli. Simmer at least 15 minutes, longer for thick soup. ( Don't forget a small side of French bread for dipping!)

 

 

 

 

Let me know how yours turns out! Enjoy, xo