Really Good Broccoli Cheese Soup :-)

A cool breeze was blowing this afternoon and the weekend forecast is beautiful and clear.

It's finally starting to feel like fall in my part of Texas.

I had planned a new soup for tonight and I'm so glad the weather cooperated. 

I have decided to name it

"Really Good Broccoli Cheese Soup"

and my son said it should go in my cookbook one day. ;-)

You'll need -

5 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup flour

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups half and half

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

pinch of cayenne

2 broccoli crowns, stems removed, chopped to bite size

4 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

8 ounces velveeta cheese, grated 

Melt butter in a large pot.  

Saute onion and garlic until softened.

Whisk in flour.

Bring to a boil as you whisk in broth and half and half.  

Continue to whisk until thickened.

Add seasonings and cheeses; stir until cheese is melted.

Add broccoli and let soup simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Enjoy!