Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 gal. water
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 lb. butter, melted
3 t. flour
1 t. black pepper
1 lb. American or cheddar cheese
1 lb. chopped broccoli
1 pt. half-and-half
1 qt. milk

Preparation

Bring water, carrots, celery, and onions to a boil.
Mix melted butter and flour until smooth.
Stir into boiling mixture, then add pepper and cheese.
Stir until cheese has melted.
Then add the broccoli.
After boiling for 2 minutes, add the milk and half-and-half.