Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Lightened Up Version of Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Source: Allrecipes.com

1/4 cup butter

1 onion, diced

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 package frozen broccoli florets

1 quart chicken broth, I used reduced sodium

1/2 cup all-purpouse flour

1 1/2 cups of skim milk

salt to taste

8 ounces of reduced fat shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a stockpot. Cook onion in butter until softened. Add garlic and pepper; cook for 1 minute then stir in broccoli, and stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile whisk flour into milk until dissolved. Stir into soup stirring frequently until thickened. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese until melted and heated through.

3. Season with salt to taste. I run my immersion blender through the soup to make smooth, you don't have to if you like a chunkier soup.