Homestyle Cream of Broccoli Soup

This is one of those soups that warms the body and the soul. Served with fresh bread, it doesn't get much better than this.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  cups broccoli, cooked
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  stalk celery, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 4  chicken bouillon cubes
• 3  cups water, boiled
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. In a blender, process half of the broccoli until fairly smooth.
2. Chop remaining broccoli and set aside.
3. In a large pot, melt butter. Saute onion and celery for 3 - 4 minutes or until soft.
4. Add flour, stirring for 1 - 2 minutes.
5. Crumble bouillon cubes in 3 cups of boiling water.
6. Blend into onion mixture and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick. Stirring constantly.
8. Add milk, pepper, nutmeg and broccoli.
9. Heat thoroughly.
10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheese.