Broccoli Cheese Soup

(Courtesy of mrfood.com)

Ingredients:
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
5 1/4 c. chicken broth
2 broccoli heads, trimmed and chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp. black pepper
1 c. (1/2 pint) heavy cream
3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine butter and flour; set aside.

In a soup pot, combine broth, broccoli, onion, and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.

Add butter mixture, stirring until soup has thickened. Slowly stir in heavy cream, mixing well. Add cheese, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until cheese is melted.