Broccoli Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. American cheese, grated or cubed
3 c. chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 c. white wine
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 lb. butter
1 1/2 onions, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 qt. chicken stock
1 Tbsp. ground basil
2 to 3 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves

Preparation

Saute onions, celery and bell pepper in butter until soft.
Add chicken stock, basil, garlic and bay leaves.
Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add the cheese a little at a time, whisking after each addition.
When all cheese has melted, add broccoli. Add the wine and check the flavor.