Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
• 16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli

Recipe

• 1 1. melt butter in stock pot on medium, add onion and cook til' soft. add pepper and garlic, and cook for a few minutes. add broccoli and chicken broth. bring to a boil, then simmer to broccoli is tender (10-15 minutes).
• 2 2. in separate bowl, whisk flour into milk until completely dissolved. stir into soup, stirring frequently ti'l thickened. reduce heat to low, and then stir in cheese til smooth and heated through. salt to taste.
• 3 serves 4-5.