Broccoli-Cheese Soup

As I cooked this soup yesterday, I thought about A.  The last time I'd made the soup was when I lived with her.  In fact, the first time I made it was the day I moved in!  I'm going to make many more memories of this soup, I think, because it is so delicious and easy to prepare!

2 T. chopped onion (less if using dried flakes)
2 T. melted butter
3 T. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
2 c. milk
1 c. shredded cheese
1 1/2 c. water
10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
Shredded carrots (optional)

Heat water in a medium saucepan.  When it boils, add broccoli (and carrots) and cook until tender. 

Meanwhile, in a large soup pan, saute' onions in butter; then add flour, salt, and black pepper.  Cook for one minute to cook flour.  Add milk slowly, stirring constantly.  When it resembles white sauce, add cheese. 

Add broccoli and water to cheese mixture.  Serve with hot biscuits. 

Serves 6.

"Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God."
~Romans 5:1-2