Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. margarine
1/3 c. flour
4 c. water
3 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 c. milk
1 c. half and half
8 oz. grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onion in margarine for 5 minutes, or until onion is almost tender.
Reduce heat to medium.
Stir in flour until completely blended.
Add water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper.
Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
Add broccoli and milk.
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until broccoli is done.
Stir in half and half and cheese until cheese melts.
Serve hot.