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                    Cream of Broccoli Soup With Cheese

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Broccoli                         Vegetables
                Mushrooms                        Cheese
                Dairy

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6       c            Water
   1       pkg          Broccoli (10 oz)
     3/4   c            Onion, finely chopped
   1       t            Salt
   1       t            White pepper
   1       t            Garlic powder
   8       oz           Velveeta cheese, shredded
   1       pt           Half and half
     1/4   c            Butter
     1/3   c            All-pourpose flour
     1/2   c            Cold water

  In a three-quart saucepan bring 5 cups water to a boil; add broccoli and
  onion and boil 10 to 12 minutes.  Add seasonings and cheese: stir until
  cheese melts.  Add half-and-half and butter; stir and heat to boiling.
  Slowly andd 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth.
  Slowly add to hot mixture, stirring rapidly.  Cook and stir until soup is
  the consistency of heavy cream.
  
  Makes 8 to 10 servings.
  
  SOURCE: Cooking with Class, JoNell McClary
 


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