Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. butter or margarine
• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed chicken broth (undiluted)
• 1 qt. milk
• 2 c. sliced carrots, parboiled
• 1 c. sliced celery, parboiled
• 2 c. broccoli florets, parboiled
• 1/2 lb. process American cheese, cut into cubes

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter.
2. Add flour and stir to make paste.
3. Gradually add chicken broth and milk.
4. Cook until mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Add carrots, celery and broccoli; heat through.
6. Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender.
7. Yield:
8. 6 to 8 servings (2 quarts).