Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large saucepan, mix and bring to boil broth and soup.
When it is boiling, add broccoli and bring to second boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until broccoli is cooked.
In medium skillet, heat butter and sautee onions for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute longer. If necessary, use whisk to remove lumps.
Slowly stir milk into flour mixture in skillet.
Cook, until thickened, stirring constantly. It will take about 5 minutes, then add salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Stir milk mixture into broccoli mixture and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Stir frequently.
Ladle into bowls and top with grated cheese.