Broccoli cooked in chicken broth is combined with milk, processed American cheese, and onion sautéed in margarine to create a rich soup popular with children.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
475 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Cook broccoli in simmering broth for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a separate skillet over medium heat, melt margarine. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Stir flour into onion until pasty. Gradually add milk and stir until thick.
Step 3
Add onion mixture to broccoli mixture in the pot and stir well. Stir in cheese until melted; do not boil. Season with white pepper.
Ingredients
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
6 tablespoons margarine
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ½ pounds processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
