Monday, September 8, 2008

Broccoli Cheese Soup

1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli
2 c chicken broth (divided)
3/4 c. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 pint half and half
1 lb velveeta
1/2 t pepper

Steam broccoli until tender. Place half and half and 1 c. broth in top of a double boiler. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese is melted. Add broccoli.
Mix cornstarch with 1 c broth in a small bowl. Whisk into cheese mixture in double boiler and heat over simmering water until soup thickens. Top with shredded cheese in a bowl.

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