Broccoli Cheese Soup

Soup season is close to over in MN (thankfully) and warmer weather is on it's way. However, soups make an easy lunch to bring to work, so I thought of broccoli cheese soup this week! My husband liked this soup, even though it has an arch enemy in it-broccoli! I don't blame him, it's not everyones favorite veggie. I don't mind it if it's in a soup like this or dipped in a veggie dip or ranch dressing. Broccoli is high in vitamins K, C, and A and Fiber-I vow to try and like this veggie more from now on :)



Broccoli Cheese Soup (from My Kitchen Cafe)

1 3/4 cups of chicken stock
1 small onion, diced
1 Tbsp butter

1/3 c. flour
1/4 c. butter
Pepper to taste

2 c. milk (1% is fine)
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. shredded swiss cheese
2 1/2 to 3 cups steamed chopped broccoli

In a saucepan, cook chopped onion with 1 Tbsp butter for a few minutes until the onion softens and begins to turn translucent (about 4-5 minutes.) Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer for 15-20 minutes in a covered small saucepan.

Heat milk in microwave for 1-2 minutes.

In a separate medium-sized stockpot, melt butter then add flour and pepper. Cook together for a couple of minutes, then whisk in warmed milk. Stir and heat together on medium-high heat until soup starts to thicken. Next add chicken broth and continue to stir until well blended. Add cheeses and steamed broccoli. Serve immediately.

Makes approximately 4 servings