Broccoli Cheese Soup - 20 Minute Fast And Low Fat

• 1 (1 lb) bag of frozen broccoli floret
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 -4 finely chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon butter (or 10 servings spray butter)
• 1 cup of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese (we use Kraft Cheddar Classic Melts)
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half

1. Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high).
2. Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear.
3. When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears.
4. Mash entire mixture with a potato masher.
5. Bring to a rapid boil.
6. Boil for about 3-5 minutes.
7. Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese.
8. Stir until cheese melts.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.

broccoli floret, chicken broth, flour, butter, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-cheese-soup-20-minute-fast-and-low-fat-79412 (may not work)