Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. water
2 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped frozen broccoli
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic
2 c. shredded American cheese
1 chopped onion
1 c. milk
1 c. cream
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cold water

Preparation

In a 3-quart pan, bring 1 1/2 quarts of water to a boil.
Add broccoli and onion.
Boil 10 minutes.
Add seasonings and shredded cheese.
Stir until cheese melts.
Add milk, cream and butter. Stir to boiling.
Slowly add water to flour, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth.
Slowly add to hot mixture, stirring rapidly.
Cook and stir soup until it is the consistency of heavy cream.