Favourite Broccoli Cheese Soup

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I got this recipe years ago from a ontario milk board calendar...and over the years it has been slightly adapted to suit me. i have friends who won't let me visit without bringing this soup and a loaf of crusty bread!!

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Steps

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Melt butter in large pan , add onion and cook until tender but not brown.

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Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes.

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Whisk in stock and broccoli and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.

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Puree mixture , and return to heat.

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Add pepper , cayenne pepper , milk , and cheese.

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Add salt after cheese , tasting soup , since cheese can be salty.

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Heat through but do not let boil.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, broccoli, pepper, cayenne pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, salt