Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
4 c. low fat milk*
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1/2 c. finely chopped red bell pepper
6 oz. sharp or extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded*
2 Tbsp. chopped chives and green onion tops

Preparation

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour: cook and stir 30 seconds or until bubbly.
Add milk, salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring frequently.
Add broccoli and red pepper; return to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered five minutes, stirring occasionally.