Broccoli Cheddar Soup

• 1/2 lb broccoli, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed then minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons unbleached flour
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion (to garnish)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper

1. In a medium saucepot over med. high heat, place broth, broccoli, onion, celery & garlic. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer 3 minutes. Take off heat & cover.
2. In a ceramic coated Dutch oven melt butter over low heat. When melted, add flour & turn up heat to med.- high. Cook, stirring constantly till roux is bubbly and a golden brown color. Add broth mixture all at once while whisking. Keep whisking or stirring constantly until soup is bubbly and thickened about 3 minutes.
3. Take off heat & add grated cheese, stir in till melted. Ladel into bowls and sprinkle with salt & pepper and garnish with green onions.

broccoli, stalks celery, vegetable broth, garlic, unsalted butter, flour, lowfat milk, green onion, cheddar cheese, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-cheddar-soup-415740 (may not work)