broccoli cheese soup

from Nadia Thind, MPH, CHES, PBNC Staff
ingredients
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1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups water
1 can chicken broth
3 cups chopped broccoli
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups half and half
cookware
  • large pot
1
Cook onion in butter until tender in a large pot.
2
Stir in flour and blend well.
3
Gradually stir in water; add chicken broth and broccoli.
4
Cook and stir until thickened and broccoli is tender.
5
Stir in cheese and half and half.
6
Cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Do not boil!