Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

½ medium onion

5 T butter

¼ c flour

2 cups milk, half-and-half, or whatever you’ve got

2 cups chicken or veggie broth

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup fresh corn (game-changer)

6 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Directions:

1.       Chop the onion, then sauté 1 T butter in a pot over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove onion from the pot.

2.       Melt the remaining 4 T butter, and whisk in flour quickly. Add milk and chicken broth, simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.

3.       Add vegetables and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until soft.

4.       Add salt, pepper, and grated cheese, mixing until cheese is melted.

Serves 3-4