Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups fat-free half-and-half
• 3 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 cup cabot 50% light cheddar cheese
• 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a soup pot melt butter. Add potatoes and onion and garlic and stir until onion is tender, 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add flour and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in chicken broth and half and half and simmer 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add broccoli and cook another 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in cheese and lemon juice.

6. 6

   Season with pepper.