Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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

Ingredients

• 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
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 pounds processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed

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.