Shelly's Recipe

CANADIAN BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Category: Soups

3/4 tsp liquid smoke
1/4 lb butter
3/4 cup flour
1 pint half and half
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1 bunch broccoli tops
2 1/2 quarts boiling water
1 onion, minced
12 oz Cheez Whiz
2 carrots, sliced thin
9 chicken bouillon cubes

Saute onions and carrots in butter or margarine in a fry pan until tender. Add flour to make a roux. Add the bouillon cubes to the boiling water. Add the roux to the water. Use a wire whisk stirring until smooth. Add the Cheez Whiz, half and half, liquid smoke and salt and pepper. Simmer on low, stirring often for about 20 minutes. Add broccoli tops and cook till broccoli is tender, another 25 minutes. Serves 8.