Broccoli Cheese Soup

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup water

In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

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Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup
2 1/2 lb. potatoes (about 8 med.)
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. chopped onion
5 c. boiling water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
3 c. broccoli, cooked
3 c. shredded Cheddar

Peel potatoes and cut into cubes. Saute onion in butter. Add potatoes, water and bouillon. Cover, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Cook broccoli and combine.
Blend in blender until smooth or desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Heat again over stove, adding cheese until melted.

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Lowfat Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

1 quart (4 cups) water
6 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 (10.5 ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Bring 1 quart water to boil in large soup pot. Add broccoli and cook for 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender. Add broccoli and onion mixture in a blender or food processor and pulse blend into small pieces. Combine yogurt and flour in a large saucepan and mix well with a wire whisk. Add broth and next 4 ingredients and stir well. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until thickened. Add broccoli mixture and 3/4 cup cheese and heat until cheese is melted. Top with remaining cheese and serve.

Makes 10 Servings

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Broccoli cheese soup recipe with Cheddar cheese and butter and onions.

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Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/14971
Hearty, creamy soup is so simple to make.