Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 10 oz. fresh
  • frozen broccoli
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, shredded
  • 1 pint half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-pourpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water

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 add 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.