Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 10 ounces broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces velveeta cheese shredded
  • 1 pint light cream (half&half)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 13 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 1/2 cup water cold

Method

  • In a three-quart saucepan 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 andd 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth.
  • Slowly add to hot misture, stirring rapidly.
  • Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.