Excellent Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 9 cups chicken stock
• 9 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
• 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 pounds processed cheese, shredded
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the flour. reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. mix in the chicken stock and milk, and season with salt and white pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.
• bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. place the broccoli in the boiling water, and cook 2 minutes, or until just tender. remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
• gradually mix the processed cheese and cheddar cheese into the large pot until melted. mix in the broccoli. continue cooking about 5 minutes.