Broccoli Cheese Soup

1/2 onion finely diced
1 lb. frozen broccoli
1 stick butter
2/3 c. flour
1 jar cheese whiz
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar
2 c. cream or half and half
4-5 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

1. steam the broccoli in microwave with a small amount of water for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a stockpot saute onion in butter til soft. Once sauteed add flour to butter stirring to form a roux. Quickly add the milk and stir until thickened. Add cream, broccoli, cheese whiz and cheddar cheese stirring til melted.  Add salt, pepper and garlic salt to taste and more milk until you achieve your desired consistency.

Recipe from erikathecookingqueen.blogspot.com