Shelly's Recipe

Three Cheese Cream of Broccoli Soup

Category: Soups

6 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. white pepper
Dash of ground thyme
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
1 c. milk


3 c. bite-size broccoli flowerettes
1 c. whipping cream
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Havarti cheese
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese

Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and seasonings. Gradually add broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in broccoli; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Add cheeses; stir until melted. When reheating, do not boil or cheeses will curdle.