CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP

Cheese Broccoli Soup image

Provided by LorenLou

Categories Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli
1 pint half-and-half cream (I use fat-free)
1 lb Velveeta cheese
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup cornstarch, mixed with
1 cup cold water

Steps:

Steam the broccoli till tender.
(I simply throw the unopened bag of broccoli in the microwave, and cook 3 minutes, turning after each minute. Works for me and my microwave, hope it works for you).
Place half-n-half and water in a dutch oven over low heat.
(Or you can use a double boiler).
Add the cheese, cut in chunks, and the salt and pepper (and cayenne if using).
Heat, stirring, until all the cheese is melted.
Add broccoli.
Mix the cornstarch and water, then stir into the cheese mixture, again cooking over low heat until soup thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 878.6, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10