Cream of broccoli soup Recipe

This cream of broccoli soup is delicious served as an entree or a sidedish. Perfect for warming you up on a cold day. Your family or guests will enjoy this soup.

• Meal Type: Soup
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup
• 1 (10-ounce) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup butter or 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

Directions

1. Mix broth and soup in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, return to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
2. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour. Cook for 1 minute longer.
3. Gradually stir milk into skillet. Cook, stirring continually until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper, mix well.
4. Stir milk mixture into broccoli mixture. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into a serving bowl. Top with cheddar.