Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup

Submitted By: Shirley Revis

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 11/2 cups whole or 2% milk

8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Salt to taste

Instructions

Melt butter over medium heat in a stockpot. Cook onion in butter until softened. Add garlic and pepper; cook for one minute. Stir in broccoli and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk flour into milk until dissolved. Stir into soup, stirring frequently until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted and heated through. Season with salt to taste.