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
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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.
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Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
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In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.