1 1/2 qts. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped frozen broccoli
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. American cheese, shredded
1 c. milk
1 c. cream
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cold water

In a 3 quart saucepan, bring 1 1/2 quarts water to a boil. Add broccoli and onion; boil 10-12 minutes. Add seasonings and shredded cheese; stir well until cheese melts. Add milk, cream, and butter; stir and heat to boiling. In s separate bowl, slowly add 1/2 cup water to 1/3 cup flour, stirring constantly until texture is smooth.

Slowly add this to hot mixture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream. Makes 8 to 10 servings.