Broccoli and Cheese Soup

From Ars Cookbook

Submitted by brodie

You can substitute just about any veggie into this soup. My mother frequently uses cauliflower instead of broccoli.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp finely chopped onions
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 Cups milk
• 1 Cup (~4oz.) shredded american cheese
• 2 Chicken boullion cubes
• 1½ cups water
• 10-oz. package of frozen, chopped broccoli (or whatever veggie you want)

Directions

1. In large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
2. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended.
3. Add milk all at once, cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
4. Add cheese and stir until melted, remove from heat.
5. In a medium saucepan, dissolve boullion cubes in water.
6. Bring to a boil, add broccoli, and cook according to package directions. Do not drain.
7. Add broccoli and cooking liquid to cheese mixture; stir until well blended.

Makes 5 (1 cup) servings.