Three Cheese Broccoli Soup

Not sure who to give credit to for this delcious recipe. One site says it is a copycat from Taste of Wisconsin. Anyway, it is easy to prepare and you might as well double it because it is very good!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 3/4 cup servings

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  dash thyme
• 1 (13 3/4ounce) can chicken broth
• 1  cup milk
• 3  cups broccoli florets, bite-size
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded (4 oz)
• 1⁄2 cup havarti cheese, shredded (2 oz)
• 1⁄2 cup swiss cheese, shredded (2 oz)

Directions

1. Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat.
2. Blend in flour and seasonings.
3. Gradually add broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Stir in broccoli, simmer 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.
6. Add cheeses; stir until melted.