Ingredients
Serves: 4-6
4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk (I like fat free half & half, use your favorite. The higher the fat content - such as heavy cream - the creamier and richer your soup will be)
3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
½ onion, diced
3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets (just the bushy tops - discard the stems or use them for another recipe)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (yellow)
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1-4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
optional: extra cheese for topping
Preparation
