Cheesy Broccoli Soup

(from alaird’s recipe box)

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli (2 fresh heads chopped small)
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (1 pound) medium cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.

  3. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

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