2 tbsp. chopped onion
2 tbsp. melted butter
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1 c. grated American cheese (4 oz.) or 4 oz. Velveeta cheese
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli (fresh broccoli may also be used)

Cook onion in butter in saucepan until soft. Blend in flour, salt, pepper. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly until mixture boils and is thick. Add cheese and stir until melted; remove from heat. In another saucepan dissolve cubes in boiling water. Add frozen broccoli, cover and cook until tender. Add broccoli and cooking liquid to cheese mixture. Heat to serving temperature. Ladle into bowls and serve with croutons and crusty bread. Makes 5 1/2 cups.