Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp. margarine
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 to 3 c. milk
  • 1 c. shredded American cheese
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 10 to 16 oz. broccoli, chopped (fresh or frozen may be used)

Method

  • Dissolve bouillon in water.
  • Cook broccoli in bouillon water until tender.
  • Set aside.
  • Saute onion and celery in margarine until tender.
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Add milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, for approximately 1 minute.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add broccoli and some of the water broccoli was cooked in.
  • Cook until blended.