Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 6 CUPS WATER
• 10 OZ. FRESH CHOPPED BROCCOLI
• 3/4 CUP FINE CHOPPED ONIONS
• 1 TEASPOON SALT
• 1 TEASPOON PEPPER
• 1 TEASPOON GARLIC POWDER
• 8 OZ VELVEETA, SHREDDED
• 1 PINT HALF AND HALF
• 1/4 CUP BUTTER
• 1/3 CUP FLOUR
• 1/2 CUP COLD WATER

Directions

Bring 5 cups water to a boil; add broccoli and onion and boil 10 to 12 minutes. Add seasonings and cheese: stir until cheese melts. Add half-and-half and butter; stir and heat to boiling.
Slowly add 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth.
Slowly add to hot miXture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.