Cream Of Broccoli Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. finely chopped onions
6 Tbsp. margarine
8 Tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. broccoli florets, steamed and chopped
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
pinch of cayenne pepper
5 1/2 c. milk
2 (10 oz.) cans chicken broth
8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed

Preparation

Saute onion in margarine until soft. Stir in flour and next 4 ingredients; cook over low heat until flour is smooth. Allow flour to cook until light golden brown; remove from heat and slowly add milk and chicken broth. Mix well. Return to heat and cook over low heat until thickened to medium thickness. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add chopped broccoli and let soup cook on lowest heat for 15 to 30 minutes or until flavors blend. Serves 8 to 12.