Broccoli and Cheese Soup

I made this for a Christmas Party last week, and everyone really seemed to enjoy it so I thought I'd share with you.


Broccoli and Cheese Soup

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons (ish) of minced garlic
2 pounds of Fresh Broccoli
Bullion Cubes (enough to make 6-7 cups of water)…crush so that they dissolve easier
6-7 cups of water
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed (I used Medium Chedder..but you can use whatever type you want)
2 cups heavy cream (can also use half and half or mild)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and minced garlic in butter until softened and translucent. Add Bullion Cubes. Stir in broccoli, and cover with 6-7 cups of water. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
3. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into 1 cup of water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.