Broccoli Cheese Soup

from thepioneerwoman.com

Ingredients:
1 whole onion, diced
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
4 heads broccoli cut into florets
1 pinch nutmeg (I usually substitute garlic.)
3 cups grated cheese
small dash of salt to taste
black pepper
chicken broth if needed for thinning

Directions:

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, then add the onions.  Cook onions for 3-4 minutes, then sprinkle the flour over the top.  Stir to combine and cook for a minute or so, then pour in milk and half-and-half.  Add nutmeg (garlic), then add broccoli, salt and pepper.

Cover and reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until broccoli is tender.  Stir in cheese and allow to melt.

Taste seasonings and adjust is needed.  I usually use my immersion blender to puree completely.