Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

1 pound broccoli, cut into small florets
1 small carrot, peeled and shredded
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup cream
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Bring chicken broth to a boil and add broccoli and carrot.  Cook on a low boil for 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until the broccoli is tender and begins to fall apart.  Whisk the flour into the water and add to the boiling broth, stirring constantly until the soup thickens.  Turn the heat to low and stir in the cream and cheese.  Cook until the cheese melts.  Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main dish

Adapted from Betty Crocker's Cooking Basics cookbook