Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

2 Tbsp butter
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes (I dice them really tiny. I think it turns out much better with really small diced pieces rather than your typical "diced potato" size pieces)
½ cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
2 cups milk
3 cups broccoli (I like using the frozen broccoli in the microwaveable steamer bag. Cook in micro, then chop to really small pieces
2 cups grated mild cheddar cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion; cook while stirring for about 5 minutes.

Add flour and cook while stirring 2 minutes longer

Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender...about 10-20 minutes. Add broccoli and cook about 5 more minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.