Broccoli Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed chicken broth (undiluted)
1 qt. milk
2 c. sliced carrots, parboiled
1 c. sliced celery, parboiled
2 c. broccoli florets, parboiled
1/2 lb. process American cheese, cut into cubes

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter.
Add flour and stir to make paste.
Gradually add chicken broth and milk.
Cook until mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add carrots, celery and broccoli; heat through.
Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender.
Yield:
6 to 8 servings (2 quarts).