Cream Of Broccoli Soup
["2 lb. fresh broccoli", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 qt. whole milk", "1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Trim leaves from broccoli.", "Split stems and soak in cold salted water for 1 hour.", "Drain.", "Reserve 8 florets for garnish. Steam broccoli until tender; reserve liquid.", "Process broccoli in food processor.", "Set aside.", "Saute onions in butter until tender; whisk in flour.", "Gradually whisk in milk, one cup at a time. Whisk in pureed broccoli.", "When hot, add cheese and whisk until melted.", "Add broccoli cooking water to thin as desired.", "Add salt. Garnish with florets.", "Makes 6 to 8 servings."]
["fresh broccoli", "butter", "onion", "flour", "milk", "Cheddar cheese", "salt"]