1 1/2 qts. water (6 c.)
10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. monosodium glutamate
2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. American cheese, shredded (2 c.)
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 and boil 10 to 12 minutes. Add seasonings and shredded cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add milk, cream and butter; stir and heat to boiling. Slowly add water to flour, stirring constantly until texture is smooth. Slowly add to hot mixture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.