Broccoli Cheese Noodle Soup

one of our family favorites :)

Note, this makes a lot, you will want to half this recipe!

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons oil

¾ cup chopped onion

6 cups chicken broth

8 oz noodles (egg noodles or small cork screws)

½ teaspoon salt

2 10oz packages frozen broccoli

1 clove minced garlic

5 cups milk

1 ½ pounds velveeta cheese

pepper

cornstarch

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.

2.Add chicken broth and heat to boiling.

3.Gradually add noodles and salt so that the broth continues to boil.

4.Cook uncovered for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Stir in broccoli and garlic—cook 4 minutes more.

6. Add milk, cheese and pepper, cook until cheese melts.

7.If you want it thicker, add 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or flour in ¼ cup cold water. Once the lumps are out, pour it in soup and stir for 3 minutes.