Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Submitted by brodie

You can substitute just about any veggie into this soup. My mother frequently uses cauliflower instead of broccoli.

Ingredients

 * 2 Tbsp finely chopped onions
 * 2 Tbsp butter
 * 3 Tbsp flour
 * &frac12; tsp salt
 * 1/8 tsp pepper
 * 2 Cups milk
 * 1 Cup (~4oz.) shredded american cheese
 * 2 Chicken boullion cubes
 * 1&frac12; cups water
 * 10-oz. package of frozen, chopped broccoli (or whatever veggie you want)

Directions

 * 1) In large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
 * 2) Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended.
 * 3) Add milk all at once, cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
 * 4) Add cheese and stir until melted, remove from heat.
 * 5) In a medium saucepan, dissolve boullion cubes in water.
 * 6) Bring to a boil, add broccoli, and cook according to package directions. Do not drain.
 * 7) Add broccoli and cooking liquid to cheese mixture; stir until well blended.

Makes 5 (1 cup) servings.