Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Mama’s/Shay’s Broccoli-Cheese Soup

2 big stems broccoli or 20 oz frozen 3 1/2 c milk

3 c chicken broth (2 cans) ½ tsp salt

1 chopped onion ½ tsp pepper

6 Tbs butter ¼ tsp garlic powder

6 Tbs (1/4 c + 2 Tbs) olive oil 1 tsp basil

¾ c flour 2 c shredded cheese

Bring broth to a boil.  Add broccoli (chopped small) and onions and return to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.  

Melt (on low-medium heat and in heavy sauce pan) butter and oil. Add flour and make smooth paste (use whisk) then add the milk all at once and bring to a boil until thick and smooth.  Add seasonings and cheese.  Once melted and smooth, add broccoli broth.  

Top with paprika, opt.

(If using frozen broccoli maybe do a little less liquid? It was quite runny so I took some soup out and added cornstarch then put back in.)