Broccoli And Cheese Soup

Ingredients:
- 1 large head broccoli, cut
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 1/2 c. flour
- 2 c. milk
- 1 c. grated mild Cheddar cheese
- 1 can chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
- Cook broccoli pieces in small amount of water until tender. Drain, leaving small amount of liquid; set aside.
- Saute onions in butter until transparent.
- Stir in flour and cook about 2 minutes. Add milk; stir constantly.
- Add grated cheese.
- Blend.
- Puree half of the broccoli in blender.
- Leave remaining broccoli in pieces.
- Add chicken broth, all broccoli, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.