Really Easy Broccoli Soup

This comes from the Company's Coming Soup and Sandwich Cookbook by Jean Pare. It's so quick and easy to make after a long day at work.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 10  ounces  frozen chopped broccoli
• 1  cup water
• 10  ounces  cream of mushroom soup or 10  ounces  cream of chicken soup
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Cook broccoli in water until tender.
2. Do not drain.
3. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and simmer for 3 or 4 minutes.
4. Run through blender until you have desired consistency. ( you can set aside a few flowerettes for garnish).
5. Stir in cheese if using.
6. For Vegetarian do not use Cream of Chicken.