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Broccoli Cheese Soup

broccoli cheese soup

You can make this yourself, and its pretty easy!

½ bunch broccoli

3 Tablespoons butter

3 Tablespoons flour

4 cups milk

5 slices American cheese

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cut broccoli florets into small pieces

Steam for 5 minutes or until slightly crunchy

Drain off any remaining water

Place broccoli in a bowl and set aside

Melt butter in pan over medium heat

Stir in flour, cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.

Slowly add 1 cup of the milk, stir until smooth

Add rest of the milk and cook 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it just begins to boil

Reduce heat to low and add American cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted.

Add salt, pepper, and broccoli.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheddar cheese.

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