Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Cream of Broccoli Soup
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Instructions

  1. In a med. saucepan, melt the butter.

  2. Add the flour and whisk until a thick smooth paste forms.

  3. Add the milk and stir diligently until a smooth sauce is formed.

  4. Pour into a small covered container and refrigerate (this step can also be done while the vegetables are cooking).

  5. Put the vegetables except broccoli into a large pot.

  6. Add the chicken broth.

  7. Add water to cover.

  8. Add salt.

  9. Turn heat to med. high and boil the vegetables until tender.

  10. When other vegetables are tender, add the broccoli and cook until the broccoli is just beginning to get tender.

  11. Add the previously made white sauce.

  12. Add the dry mustard.

  13. Stir until the sauce is uniformly mixed in.

  14. Continue boiling for a few minutes until the soup thickens a little (this won't take very long at all).

  15. Take the soup off of the heat and add the whipping cream and the grated cheese.

  16. Salt and pepper to taste.