[Anonymous]

T.G.I. Friday's Broccoli Cheese Soup

2 lbs fresh broccoli
1 cup green onions (chopped and tops and bottoms separated)
2 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 lb colby cheese
1-1 1/2 lb American cheese or cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
1-2 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon oil

Steam Broccoli by either putting in Microwave safe dish with lid and a small amount of water, or on stove in a covered sauce pan and small amount of water.

Cook just until soft.

Oil skillet 1/8" in bottom. Heat, then add 3 TBS Butter.

Add 2 Tbs Flour, chopped Green onion bottoms and ground Pepper.

Cook until Yellow in color, just enough so the flour is not raw .

Add 2 Cans of Chicken Broth.

Stir quickly, using whisk if you have one.

Add Steamed Broccoli and any pan liquids.

Add Green Onion tops, and Simmer 15-20 minutes on Med heat.

This will slightly reduce liquid and impart flavors.

Reduce heat.

Add Colby and American Cheeses.

Cook on low 1 minute.

Add 1 Cup Half and Half slowly, so it will not clump.

Here you must watch temperature, so keep it on low .

Cook 10 minutes.

Add Cornstarch to water and stir.

Pour in 1/2 of cornstarch mixture and stir.

Then pour in 2nd half of mixture and stir.

Turn heat off and stir until thick.