Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Here is another yummy soup recipe for those cold nights.  This one is super simple and quick to throw together when you are pressed for time.  Hope you enjoy!

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Ingredients:  1 bunch of Broccoli, florets cut into small pieces

                   5 Tbsp Butter

                   5 Tbsp Flour

                   8 cups Milk

                   2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes

                   12 slices American Cheese

                   1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

                   Salt and Pepper

In a soup pot, bring water to boil, add broccoli and cook until tender.  Drain into colander.

In same pot, melt butter and add flour to make a roux.  Cook for 2 minutes.

Add milk slowly and stir until no lumps.  Add bullion and simmer for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and add in cheeses, continuing to stir until melted.

Add in cooked broccoli and salt and pepper to taste.