Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chicken broth
1 bunch broccoli
1 c. milk (or half and half)
grated Cheddar cheese to garnish

Preparation

Steam broccoli flowerets 15 minutes.
In large saucepan, melt butter and saute onion until transparent.
Blend in flour and salt, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add broth, then broccoli, stirring frequently.
Transfer to blender in batches and puree.
Return to saucepan; add milk.
Heat thoroughly until hot.
Sprinkle with cheese.