Broccoli & Cheese Soup

1 cup Chicken Broth

10 ounces Broccoli (can use frozen)

1 medium onion, chopped into small pieces

¾ cup Butter

4 cups Milk

¼ Tsp Garlic Powder

½ Tsp Salt

1 tsp Basil (I used fresh finely chopped from my garden)

½ Tsp Seasoned Pepper

3 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I used Sharp natural cheddar)

Bring Chicken Broth to boil in large pan. Add broccoli, and chopped onions. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. In a second pan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk using wire whip. Stir over medium heat until thick and smooth. Add garlic powder, salt, basil, pepper and cheese. Stir until smooth. Pour cheese sauce mixture into vegetable mixture. Stir until blended. Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and Paprika.

This recipe is a cheese soup base, if you want it thicker, you can add a little corn starch. You may substitute or add cauliflower, carrots, squash or potatoes or whatever you like.

I used Lyndsy’s French bread recipe and made bread sticks to serve with this soup. Awesome!