Very Yummy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup
Serves 4
Ready In: 30-60 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Butter
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups chicken stock or bouillon
1/2 pound fresh broccoli
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar
2 Tlbs. cornstarch
salt and pepper to taste


Directions: Saute onion and broccoli in butter. Mix 2 tbls cornstarch into the 2 cups of chicken stock (make sure it dissolves) add stirring constantly to the onions and broccoli, bring to a boil until soup thickens, reduce the temperature to low and add the half and half also stirring constantly. Cook on low heat for 20 mins. Add cheese stir until melted, add salt and pepper to taste and nutmeg. serve.