Lion House Broccoli Cheese Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli or 2 10 oz packages frozen chopped broccoli
- 3 Tbs. butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 Tbs. flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups light cream
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Wash and chop broccoli. Cook in a small amount of salted water until tender. Melt margarine in heavy saucepan. Add onion and cook until clear. Stir in flour to make roux; slowly add broth and cream. Stir and cook just until thickened. Add salt, nutmeg, and cooked broccoli. Just before serving, stir in cheesse. Makes 6 servings.