Broccoli Cheese Soup Viii

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 2 1/2 (16 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 4 cups water, divided
• 2 pounds processed cheese, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup cornstarch

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• steam the broccoli in a steamer or in a colander over boiling water until tender and bright green, 15 minutes. set aside.
• in a large microwave safe bowl, combine half-and-half, 2 cups water and cheese. cook in microwave until cheese is melted and smooth, stirring every 2 minutes. stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder and cook 2 minutes more. in a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining 2 cups water, stirring to dissolve. whisk the cornstarch mixture into the soup. return the soup to the microwave, heating and stirring every 2 minutes until thick. stir in broccoli; heat once more and serve.