Easy cheesy broccoli soup recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions

1. Inside a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to some boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat cover and simmer for several-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid.
2. In another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in flour until blended. Add some milk and cheese. Prepare over medium-low heat until thickened and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and reserved cooking liquid. Yield: 4 servings.

Initially printed as Cheesy Broccoli Soup in Quick Cooking The month of january/Feb 2001, p21