Broccoli Cheddar Soup

If you're a broccoli lover, soup connoisseur or cheese enthusiast, this recipe is for you. It's by far is one of the best comfort foods I've ever had. I must warn you.. it's delicious. You may just eat the whole pot. I made this recently on a cold rainy spring day and it hit the spot. It's creamy, cheesy and and all around enjoyable!

Ingredients
2 cups Broccoli florets - chopped
3 cups Milk
2 cups Chicken broth
1 Boiled chicken breast - diced
1 cup Cheddar cheese - shredded
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Onion - diced
1 tbp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Turmeric
(1 cube chicken base - optional)

Directions
Melt butter in pot on medium heat and add onions. Let cook for 10 minutes, then add flour, salt, pepper, turmeric and chicken base (if using). Mix for 2-3 minutes until it has thickened. Add milk, broth and cooked chicken pieces. Stir constantly on medium heat for 15 minutes (until thick). Then add Broccoli and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When soup thickens even more and broccoli has softened, add cheese and stir for 2 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!