Broccoli Cheese Soup
This recipe is a great way to get
kids to eat their broccoli. This is very nutritious
with lots of calcium for growing bodies.
1/2 lb. broccoli, chopped
1 3/4 cups boiling water
Salt
2 tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
3 tbsp. flour
3 1/2 cups evaporated milk
4 cups skim milk
3 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Pepper to taste
Cook broccoli until tender in
boiling salted water. Drain and set aside.
Cook onion in butter
until tender but not brown. Blend in flour. Add
both milks and
cook, stirring frequently, until smooth and thickened.
Add cheese and broccoli and season to taste with salt and
pepper.
Stir until cheese is melted. Heat soup through but do not boil.
