Broccoli Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp. oleo
3 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
4 oz. shredded American cheese
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 c. water
1 bay leaf
3 c. frozen chopped broccoli or equivalent fresh broccoli

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook onion in oleo until tender. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth. Add milk all at once.
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
Add cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
In medium saucepan, dissolve cubes in water. Add bay leaf.
Bring to a boil and add broccoli. Cook until done and do not drain. Add broccoli and liquid to cheese mixture. Stir until well blended. Remove bay leaf.
Makes 5 (1 cup) servings.