For a family party I needed to take Broccoli cheese soup, so I found one on the Internet that seemed easy enough and that had received several good reviews. It turned out really good and the recipe was requested. Here it is Arilee, enjoy.
several bunches of broccoli, chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 tbsp butter (or be heart healthy and use olive oil)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 carrot, shredded (optional)
2 cans chicken broth
1 jar cheese whiz
1 1/2 c. cream, or whole milk, or canned milk, or half and half
1 cup cold water
1/3 c. corn starch
saute onion in butter till soft, add carrot and garlic and saute another minute. Add broccoli and chicken broth. Let simmer 10-15 minutes. Add cheese whiz, on low heat let it melt, stirring frequently. Add milk. Stir corn starch into cold water, add to soup. Heat till thick stirring often. if it seems too thick add more milk.
