Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
• 2 cups (8 oz) sharp cheddar, shredded
• to taste salt and black pepper

Before you start

• Shred the cheese.
• Cut the broccoli into small florets.

Directions

1. Sauté until soft, 5 min: butter, onion, garlic.
2. Stir in, cook 1 min: step 1, all-purpose flour.
3. Whisk in and bring to a simmer: step 2, chicken broth, whole milk or half-and-half.
4. Simmer until tender, 15 to 20 min: step 3, broccoli florets.
5. Stir in over low heat until melted: step 4, sharp cheddar, salt and black pepper.