Domestic Goddess Ideas by Linda

Linda - our New England immigrant - never has anything that catches her off-guard.
Now she is the person everybody in these parts calls whenever they have problem.

Her column is updated every day or thereabouts, so check back often for new secrets and tips.

Easy Broccoli/Cheese Soup

Here's a soup that's not loaded with heavy cream and butter like many soups that bear the same name, yet it's tasty and satisfying.

1 each 14-16 ounce can chicken broth
3 cups chopped broccoli -- stems are fine
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper
4 cups milk -- skim is fine
1/2 -1 cup grated aged Cheddar
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

Bring the broth, celery and broccoli to a boil, and then simmer till broccoli is tender.
Puree in a blender.
While broccoli is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper to taste and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually add milk while whisking the mixture to prevent lumping.
Bring to a boil, and then add broccoli mixture.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Makes 4 servings.

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Hope this helps tame some of your day-to-day beasties a little.

Linda

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