Creamy Broccoli Au Gratin Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 3/4 c. water
1 pkg. Uncle Ben's Country Inn broccoli au gratin rice
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 3/4 c. chicken broth
2 c. milk
1/2 c. shredded cheese

Preparation

Cook onion and butter in a large saucepan until tender.
Add water, rice and contents of seasoning packet.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Combine flour and dry mustard in a small bowl.
Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the broth, stirring until smooth.
Stir remaining broth, flour mixture and milk into rice mixture.
Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue simmering until slightly thickened.
Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.