2 lg. bunches broccoli, chopped roughly
1/2 onion, diced fine
1/2 tsp. garlic, diced fine
3 qts. prepared chicken stock
14 oz. butter, melted
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
2 c. cream (could substitute with half and half)
Salt & black pepper
10 oz. grated cheddar

In a large saucepan heat butter and saute chopped broccoli until soft. Add onion and garlic. Dust mixture with flour while stirring with whisk. After 2 minutes add hot chicken stock and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add cheddar in 3 stages and then season with salt and black pepper. Add cream slowly while on low heat and serve.

Makes 1 1/2 gallons.