Broccoli Cheese Soup VIII

This is really yummy and cheesy soup. Every time I've made it, people beg for the recipe! I use the (non-metallic) pot of my slow cooker to cook this soup in the microwave, but you can cook it more slowly in the slow cooker itself if you prefer. This is especially great with bread bowls.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 295 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 4 cups water, divided
• 2 pounds processed cheese, cubed
• 2 ½ (16 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Steam the broccoli in a steamer or in a colander over boiling water until tender and bright green, 15 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large microwave safe bowl, combine half-and-half, 2 cups water and cheese. Cook in microwave until cheese is melted and smooth, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder and cook 2 minutes more. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining 2 cups water, stirring to dissolve. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the soup. Return the soup to the microwave, heating and stirring every 2 minutes until thick. Stir in broccoli; heat once more and serve.