Broccoli Cheese Soup

• 1 1/2 lb. American cheese, grated or cubed
• 3 c. chopped fresh broccoli
• 1/4 c. white wine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/3 c. water
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 lb. butter
• 1 1/2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 qt. chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp. ground basil
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves

1. Saute onions, celery and bell pepper in butter until soft.
2. Add chicken stock, basil, garlic and bay leaves.
3. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add the cheese a little at a time, whisking after each addition.
4. When all cheese has melted, add broccoli. Add the wine and check the flavor.

american cheese, fresh broccoli, white wine, salt, flour, water, heavy cream, paprika, butter, onions, bell pepper, stalks celery, chicken stock, ground basil, garlic, bay leaves

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=875153 (may not work)