Broccoli Cheese Soup

If your from Richmond/Rosenberg, you know of Sandy McGee's! I am not going to say this compares to her Broccoli Cheese Soup! But It is pretty good!! I got this recipie from the Parade insert in the Sunday paper back in May. Here you go!!

3 cups chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
4 cups broccoli, chopped
Dash of garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
2 bay leaves
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar
Slices of crust bread

1. In a large saucepan, mix chicken broth, onion, broccoli, garlic powder, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.

2. Removes bay leaves and pour mixture into a food processor. Pulse until smooth, approximately 1 minute.  Reserve in a bowl.

3. In the original saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour, salt, and a little pepper until a thick paste forms. And millk and cook, sitrring constantly, until mixture thickens. And milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. And cheddar; stir until dissolves.

4. Pour in borccoli mixture an cook until blended. If necessary, add more chicken broth to thin. Season with additional salt and pepper. Salt with bread for dipping.