Cream of Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

• 1 lb fresh broccoli (about 1 medium head)
• 14 ounces chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

1. Clean broccoli, chop florets and thinly slice stems.
2. In a medium-size saucepan, combine broccoli and chicken broth; heat to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes, or until broccoli is fork tender.
4. Transfer, one third at a time to a food processor.
5. Process until fairly smooth.
6. In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add flour.
7. Cook, stirring constantly until bubbly.
8. Add milk and pepper; heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
9. Reduce heat to medium and add the broccoli puree.
10. Stir in cheese until the cheese melts (do not boil), stirring constantly.

fresh broccoli, chicken broth, butter, flour, milk, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cream-of-broccoli-and-cheddar-soup-229828 (may not work)