Broccoli Cheese Soup

I'm not sure where I got this recipe, probably a Relief Society class; however, it's a good one. Note that the picture above is from a pot of soup that didn't exactly follow the recipe below, but it did provide a framework.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

• 1 bunch broccoli, trimmed
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk or cream
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Cut tops off broccoli and divide into flowerets. Simmer in lightly salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  Cook onion in butter until soft. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly.

  Add broth and heat to simmering. Stir in milk, oregano, mustard and broccoli.

 

If desired, process with hand blender until smooth. (If you don't have a hand blender, you could pour it into a regular blender, or just leave it chunky.)

  Stir in cheese and heat until cheese melts.

  Makes 8 servings.