Broccolli Cheddar Soup......This will warm you up from the inside out.

This recipe is a local favorite at my parents restaurant in New Braintree, Ma. My mother makes all the soups for the restaurant to warm the customers during the cold New England winters. If you ever find yourself in the Quabbin District of Massachusetts you MUST stop by Reed's Country store for a meal. I highly recommend it.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
2 pd. Broccoli
1/2 med. sized onion
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 quart Half and Half
1 tablespoon flour
1 stick of butter
1-1 1/2 pound of shredded Cheddar Cheese (Extra Sharp makes it Extra Better)
1 large can chicken broth
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Steam broccoli until soft. Put broccoli through food processor. Saute onion and garlic in pot with butter, over med-high heat. Add flour, whisk to make a roue. Add cream and chicken broth until steaming. Slowly add cheddar cheese continue to whisk over 15-20 minutes. Add thyme, salt, and pepper to add more flavor to your Savory Deliciousness creation.