Broccoli Cheese Soup

I have been in a soup making mood lately and this one came together very quickly.  My kids love broccoli so they ate this right up.  It is a creamy, thick soup, perfect for a bread bowl if you want to serve it that way.  Next time I might try adding potatoes or a broccoli cauliflower mix just for variety.  I used 2 heads of fresh broccoli but if you only have frozen on hand that would work too. 

1 onion, chopped finely

1/2 C. Butter

1/2 C. Flour

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Pepper

3 C. Milk

2 Cans Chicken Broth

Broccoli cut up and steamed (you decide how much you want to add)

3 C. Shredded Medium or Sharp Cheddar Cheese

2 C. Shredded Swiss Cheese

1 T. Dried Parsley

Melt the butter and add the onion.  Saute on med. heat until translucent.  Add flour, salt and pepper.  Mix until it forms a paste.  Whisk in the milk and mix consistently until thickened.  Add chicken broth.  Turn heat down to low and stir in the cheese and broccoli.  Stir until the cheese melts and soup becomes smooth.  Serve immediately.