T.G.I.F's Broccoli Cheese Soup

Dib's's Note:

A good copycat recipe I use in place of Campbell's broccoli and cheddar for my soup freak! Serve with Salad, hot bread or crackers.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 4 slices process American cheese (like Kraft)
• ½ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ½ cups broccoli florets , cut to bite size pieces

Garnish

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 -4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Combine Chicken broth, water, half and half, cheese, flour, onion and pepper in a large soup pot.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Add broccoli and simmer for 15 minutes more or until broccoli is tender but not mushy.
4. Pour into a large soup bowl and offer cheese and parsley at the table.

Reviews

[stacylu]

Currently eating this for lunch. Very easy and very good. I added chicken chunks and real diced onions. Next time i think i'll add more broccoli though to get those 5 a day in. I've never had TGIF's soup but this is very good.

[riffraff]

We take turns bringing lunch for everyone in the office. I chose this to bring for my day. BIG hit. While others send out for pizza or whatever I try to fix good stuff. This fit the bill. Everyone thought I spent all kinds of time on it but it was a snap. I added a cup of cheddar with the "processed" cheese and it was great. Thanks for the recipe!

[SlipC]

This was really good!! I did double the cheese however, we like stuff really cheesy! I also added a bit more broccoli. I will definitely be making this again!