Broccoli Cheese Soup

As I pulled into the driveway last night, my husband met me at the car.  First thing he said to me was, "what is for dinner?".  Needless to say, that kind of ticked me off, so I ignored him.  After a long day of running kids to appointments, it would be nice to at least get out of the vehicle before I have to think of what I have to make for dinner...
Since I really didn't put any thought into it, I made the first thing that popped into my head.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Super easy to make.  Dinner was ready in less than a half hour...
I made a double batch but I will give you the ingredients for a single batch.

1 bag of frozen broccoli florets
1 medium onion
4 cups of chicken broth (I use water and add bouillon)
2 cups of half n half (or milk)
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons of margarine (or butter)
5 tablespoons of flour
pinch of thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup or mild cheddar cheese



In a large pot, combine broth, onion, broccoli, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Cook until broccoli is desired tenderness.  Times will vary.
Move soup mixture to another bowl.  Is same pot, combine margarine (butter), flour, and half n half.  Stir until mixture begins to thicken.
Note:  It will not completely thicken.  If you want it a little thicker, add more flour.  Remember that it will get a little thicker once you add the cheese.
Add the soup mixture to the pot and continue to cook on low for about 10 more minutes.  Add cheese and serve.  I sprinkled a little more cheese on my soup before eating it.  Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving.  I doubt anyone wants to bite into that...
I hope you find this recipe to be a keeper as my family does. Enjoy!!!