broccoli cheese soup

just like the one at moxie's.. only better because it's homemade!
don't let the amount of velveeta scare you... it's what makes the soup so creamy and delicious.

ingredients:
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
6 tablespoons margarine
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 lb velveeta cheese
3/4 pound cheddar cheese
1 pinch ground pepper

in a large pot over medium heat, simmer the broccoli in the broth for 15 minutes. transfer to a blender a bit at a time, it's nicer in the soup if the broccoli is pureed and it's just a nice thick soup.
in a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the onions and saute for 5 minutes or to desired tenderness.
add the flour to the onions and stir well, forming a pasty substance. gradually add the milk and stir until thick. add this mixture to the broccoli mixture in the pot and stir well. then add the cheese, stirring until melted. finally, add the pepper.
*note, be careful not to let the soup boil, or the cheese will break down.

enjoy! it makes a huge batch, so you can eat it all week. mmmm good.