Audrey’s Broccoli and Cheese Soup

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette-Audrey Spells

Serves 5 people

Categories: 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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