Broccoli Cheese Soup

• 5 Tbsp. margarine
• 1/4 c. chopped yellow onion
• 1 large clove garlic, peeled and chopped
• 3 c. broccoli florets
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 c. chopped carrots
• 1/2 c. chopped green onion
• 2 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 1/2 c. skim milk
• 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

1. In heavy 4-quart kettle, melt 1 tablespoon margarine and saute yellow onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in chicken broth. Add broccoli florets, carrots, celery and green onion.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to simmer.
4. Cover, leaving cover just slightly ajar to prevent broccoli from turning olive drab in color.
5. Simmer for 10 minutes.

margarine, yellow onion, clove garlic, broccoli florets, celery, carrots, green onion, chicken broth, flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, milk, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=470309 (may not work)