Broccoli And Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. chicken stock
1 c. diced onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 1/2 c. fresh broccoli, cut up or 16 oz. bag frozen broccoli
1 stick butter
1 c. all purpose flour
2 c. milk (or 1 c. milk and 1 c. cream)
shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Bring chicken stock, onion and seasonings to boil in large pot.
Add broccoli, reduce heat to simmer and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.
In separate pan, melt butter and add flour. Whisk with wire whisk for a few minutes over medium high heat until smooth.
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Stir with wooden paddle as you slowly add broccoli to roux.
Whisk vigorously until soup begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and adjust seasonings.
Garnish with grated cheddar cheese.