Broccoli And Cheddar Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. broccoli, diced
3 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
5 c. chicken stock
1 c. milk
1 c. whipping cream
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Preparation

Saute broccoli in butter over medium heat until tender. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Gradually stir in stock and milk.
Heat just to simmering.
Stir in cream and cheese.
Allow cheese to melt in soup.
Season to taste and serve with croutons.