Broccoli Cheddar Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb broccoli, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 garlic cloves, crushed then minced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons unbleached flour
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup chopped green onion (to garnish)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
salt & pepper

Preparation

In a medium saucepot over med. high heat, place broth, broccoli, onion, celery & garlic. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer 3 minutes. Take off heat & cover.
In a ceramic coated Dutch oven melt butter over low heat. When melted, add flour & turn up heat to med.- high. Cook, stirring constantly till roux is bubbly and a golden brown color. Add broth mixture all at once while whisking. Keep whisking or stirring constantly until soup is bubbly and thickened about 3 minutes.
Take off heat & add grated cheese, stir in till melted. Ladel into bowls and sprinkle with salt & pepper and garnish with green onions.