Excellent Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is by far the best broccoli cheese soup I have been able to come up with. It's made with a roux, chicken stock, milk, a mix of cheese, and fresh broccoli.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 9 cups chicken stock
• 9 cups milk
• 1 ½ teaspoons white pepper
• 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 ½ pounds processed cheese, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the flour. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken stock and milk, and season with salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the broccoli in the boiling water, and cook 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

Step 3

Gradually mix the processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into the large pot until melted. Mix in the broccoli. Continue cooking about 5 minutes.