Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Yield: 6 servings

1 c. chopped onion
1 c. butter
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
3 c. chicken broth
6 c. milk
4 c. chopped and cooked fresh or frozen broccoli
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

In a large pot, saute the onion and butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until smooth and bubbly. Add broth and milk all at once; cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Add broccoli. Simmer, stirring constantly, until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.

Stir with a wire whisk until smooth and  bubbly.

I use the food processor to coarsley chop the broccoli

Stir consitently until mixture boils and thickens. 

Alterations: Instead of salt, I use whatever savory herbs I have on hand, and lots of them. I also replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, and double up on the cheese!