BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Photo: Ada and Larry Johnson, Roy and Suzy Reid, Linda and Wilbur Reid; Wilbur, Roy and Ada are the sons and daughter of my Dad's brother Wilbur. 

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

From Linda Reid

1 package frozen chopped broccoli

2 cans chicken broth

1 medium onion, chopped

3/4 stick margarine

½ cup flour

1 tall can evaporated milk

2 cups milk

1 t. paprika

3/4 lb. Velveeta cheese, grated

Salt, pepper to taste

Cook broccoli in chicken broth 15 minutes. 

Saute onion in margarine until tender. 

Add flour; stir. Add evaporated milk and sweet milk and cook until thick.  

Add mixture to broccoli. 

Add paprika and cheese; stir until cheese melts.

Turn stove to lowest point and simmer 30 minutes. Stir often.

Note: To make a thicker soup, mix 2 T. cornstarch with 1 cup water and add to soup.

Recipe can be doubled if serving more people.