Audrey’s Broccoli and Cheese Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette-Audrey Spells
Serves 5 peopleCategories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
- 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded American cheese (Velveeta)
- 2 chicken-flavor bouillon cubes
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups chopped frozen broccoli
Directions
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In a large saucepan, cook onion in margarine until tender. Stir in flour and pepper and blend well. Add milk all at once and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
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In a medium saucepan, dissolve bouillon cubes in water. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cook as directed on package; do not drain. Add broccoli and its cooking liquid to cheese mixture, stir until well blended. Remove bay leaf.