Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Nice soup to start out a meal.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add the onion , and cook , stirring , for 3 minutes.

Add the flour and cook until golden , 1 to 2 minutes more.

Stir in the cheese and stock , and simmer until thickened , 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir in the broccoli and cook until heated through.

Season with salt , pepper , and paprika , if desired.

unsalted butter, onion, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, broccoli florets, paprika