Broccoli Cheese Soup for Two

Feeling under the weather, and starving, I mixed up a batch of "cold remedy" soup! With garlic and cayenne pepper, it is sure to chase away the shivers!! Ready in 15 minutes!! I like to top it with garlic croutons :) Recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 bowls

Ingredients

• 1  cup broccoli
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon onion
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 4  tablespoons Cheese Whiz
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Steam broccoli in microwaveable bowl with 1/4 cup water, for about 3-5 minutes. Cool a bit, mash with a fork.
2. In a small saucepan, melt oil and butter.
3. Saute onion on low heat, with salt and pepper for 2 minutes, add garlic, stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Add mashed up broccoli.
4. Add cheeses, and cook until it thickens. Sprinkle with desired cayenne pepper.
5. You may wish to add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for an added zip!
6. If you dislike Cheese Whiz, use an extra cup of shredded cheddar.