Broccoli Cheese Soup

This broccoli cheese soup is very flavorful. It's great for serving at luncheons or special gatherings with a quiche. To make it a little fancier, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup white wine with the onions.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
• ⅔ cup cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in broccoli. Add broth and simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Reduce heat; add cheese cubes and stir until melted. Stir in milk and garlic powder.

Step 3

Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.