Mighty Meals | Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups fresh broccoli coarsely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups Milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• Cayenne (optional)

Method

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2. Sauté onions until tender but do not brown.
3. Stir in flour and cook 3 minutes.
4. Whisk in broth and broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Purée mixture. Return to heat, add pepper, a little salt, milk, cheese and cayenne. Heat thoroughly but do not boil.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve sprinkled with additional Cheddar cheese,