Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 2 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped broccoli, or one fresh bunch
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2-3 Tbsp butter
• 6 chicken bouillon cubes
• 8 oz fine egg noodles (thin)
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 6 cups water
• 6 cups milk
• 1 lb American cheese (Deluxe American, Kraft blue box), sliced into thick slices
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook broccoli according to package directions; set aside.
2. Saute onion in butter.
3. Add bouillon cubes and water; bring to a boil, add fine noodles, and cook uncovered 3 minutes.
4. Stir in broccoli (including liquid), garlic powder, and pepper.
5. Cook 3 more minutes.
6. Add milk and cheese and stir as cheese melts.
7. Freezes well.