Broccoli Cheese Mustard Soup

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 1/4 lb Broccoli, trimmed
2 md Onions, sliced
5 tb Butter, divided
7 c Chicken broth, divided
1 ts Dried oregano leaves,
-crumbled
1/4 c Flour
3 tb Dijon-style mustard
1/8 ts Pepper
1 c Milk
2 c Shredded sharp cheddar
-cheese

Method:

1.
Cut flowerets off broccoli and divide into small sections.
simmer in lightly salted utter 2 to 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
2.
Peel stalks and cut into small pieces; cook with onions in 3 Tbsp butter in large saucepan about 5 minutes.
3.
Add 3 cup broth and oregano; simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.
4.
Process in blender or food processor until smooth.
5.
Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter in saucepan.
Stir in flour and cook until bubbly.
Stir in mustard and pepper.
6.
Add processed mixture and remaining 4 cup broth; heat to simmering, stirring.
7.
Slowly add milk and cheese, stirring constantly.
8.
Add broccoli flowerets; heat and serve.