Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

A deliciously quick and simple cream of broccoli soup with cheddar cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 1/2 cups milk
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli or 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Wisconsin Medium Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat milk in large saucepan to simmering. Cook broccoli and onions in milk until tender.
2. Melt butter in the microwave in small, microwave-safe glass bowl. Stir in flour and salt. Add flour mixture to milk. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until thickened.
3. Gradually add shredded cheese and salt, stirring until cheese is melted.
4. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.