BROCCOLI AND 3 CHEESE SOUP

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Make and share this Broccoli and 3 Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mike McCartney

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/4-1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets
1/2 cup butter
12 ounces onions, Diced
1/2 cup flour
2 cups heavy cream
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken stock
4 ounces cheddar cheese, Grated
4 ounces American cheese, Grated
16 ounces Velveeta cheese, Cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Steam broccoli until tender, and drain. Set aside.
Melt butter over medium-low heat, and add diced onions. Cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
Add flour, and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
Slowly add cream (you can also use Half-and-Half, evaporated milk, regular milk, or a combination), stirring continuously.
Slowly add the stock, stirring continuously.
Add the 3 cheeses.
Stir until smooth.
Puree about 1 cup of the broccoli.
Add the puree and the rest of the florets to the soup.
Add lemon juice.
Stir occasionally until heated through (about 15 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915.3, Fat 74.2, SaturatedFat 46.2, Cholesterol 245.4, Sodium 1789.9, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 30.4