My Favorite Broccoli Cheese Soup

One of my favorite comfort foods is soup. And when it’s creamy and cheesy, even better! I like to get sourdough bread bowls to put this in…you can find them at some local bakeries! Top with a little shredded cheese and even your kiddos will gobble it up!

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter

• ½ cup flour

• 6 cups chicken stock

• 6 cups milk

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp white pepper

• 3-4 cups fresh broccoli florets

• 1 pound processed cheese, shredded

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the flour. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken stock and milk, and season with salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the broccoli in the boiling water, and cook 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

• Gradually mix the processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into the large pot until melted. Mix in the broccoli. Continue cooking about 5 minutes.

• ENJOY!

~Brooke