Broccoli Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. water
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. half and half
1/2 c. plain flour
2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen, chopped broccoli
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Velveeta cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1/4 c. margarine
1/2 c. cold water

Preparation

Bring 6 c. water to boil. Add broccoli and onion. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add cheese, salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir until cheese melts. Stir in milk, half and half and margarine. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Combine flour and 1/2 c. water. Stir until smooth. Gradually add to broccoli mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.