EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

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Quick and easy recipe that I love. I've played with this recipe some have listed any things outside of my main recipe in with the ingredients. Enjoy!

Provided by Deborah McIntyre

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c butter
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg frozen broccoli florets
1 broccoli crown, cut into florets
4 14.5 oz cans chicken broth
1 lb loaf velveeta, cubed
2 c heavy cream or half and half
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2/3 c cornstarch
1 c water
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 lb hoffmans super sharp cheddar, cubed (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a stockpot or dutch oven melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until soft. Stir in broccoli and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • 2. Reduce heat and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in the half and half and garlic powder.
  • 3. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved, then stir into soup. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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