Grated cheddar cheese is added to this cream soup with broccoli and onion cooked in chicken broth.
INGREDIENTS (for 5 servings):
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 1/2 cups fresh broccoli
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Bring broth to a boil. Add broccoli and onion. Cook for five minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
In a separate bowl, slowly add milk to flour, and mix until well blended.
Stir flour mixture into broth mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is thick and bubbly. Add cheese if desired; stir until melted. Add seasonings and serve.