Broccoli Cheese Soup

So, who else is sad that Charlie's Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a bread bowl is no more?  Their sandwiches were great too, but I think of that place every time I make this soup.  Too bad that place took a nosedive and had to close down.  Though, in it's place now is Swig, and those giant sugar cookies and dirty Dr. Peppers do make me feel a little better about what happened.  Okay, moving on…this soup is easy and yummy, so you should try it.  I have yet to serve it in a bread bowl, but there is always french bread on the side.  I'm not sure where I got this recipe from, it's been in my recipe collection for a long time now.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

1 can chicken broth ( I just use two cups of water and 2 bouillon cubes)
1 small onion, diced
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( I just use what I have, but the sharper the better)
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
2-3 cups steamed chopped broccoli (I just use frozen broccoli, and microwave it to warm it up)

Simmer chicken broth and chopped onion for 15-20 minutes in a covered small saucepan, until onions are soft.  Heat milk in microwave for 1-2 minutes.  In a separate medium-sized pot, melt butter then add flour and salt and pepper.  Cook together for a couple of minutes, then whisk in the warmed milk.  Stir and heat together on medium-high heat until soup starts to thicken.  Next, add chicken broth and continue to stir until well blended.  Add cheeses and steamed broccoli.  Serve immediately.