Cream of Broccoli Soup

Here's a satisfying, homemade soup recipe that will save you from tossing out broccoli that is just past its prime. Simply substitute 112 cups chopped broccoli for the frozen broccoli.

Ingredients

4 cup chicken broth

10 3/4 oz cream of celery soup

10 oz frozen chopped broccoli

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 medium onion, chopped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Mix broth and soup in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; return to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

2. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion. Saut� until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour. Cook for 1 minute longer.

3. Gradually stir milk into skillet. Cook, stirring continually, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper; mix well.

4. Stir milk mixture into broccoli mixture. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into a serving bowl. Top with Cheddar.