Broccoli Cheese Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup

1/4 cup butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2-3 broccoli heads
4 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth'
1-1lb. processed cheese, cubed
2 C. half and half, can use milk if you don't have half and half on hand
1 tbsp garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheese

In a stock-pot, melt butter over mudium heat.  Cook onion in butter until softened.  Stir in broccoli and cover with broth.  Simmer until broccoli is tender about 10-15 minutes. 

Reduce heat and stir in cheese cubes until melted.  Mix in garlic and half & half or milk.

In a small bowl or cup, stir cornstarch and water until dissolved.  Stir in soup; boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat stir in shredded cheddar cheese.

12 servings