WHAT'S FOR DINNER? BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

You know it's a good day when the worst argument you get in with your
2 year old is when he doesn't want potato soup, he wants broccoli soup.
You win, dude!

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Serves 6

3 - 10oz packages frozen chopped broccoli

5 1/2 C chicken or vegetable broth

6 T butter

1 chopped onion

1/2 C flour

2 C milk

1 1/2 lbs cubed Velveeta OR 4 cans Campbell's cheddar cheese soup

1/2 t pepper

salt, to taste

In a large pot over medium heat, simmer broccoli in broth for 10-15 minutes.

In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add onions and saute for 5 minutes. 

Add flour to onions and stir well, forming a paste. 

Gradually add milk and stir until thick.

Add mixture to broccoli mixture and stir well.

Add cheese, stirring until melted.

Finally, add pepper.

Be careful not to let the soup boil or the cheese will separate.