Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

1 broccoli, chopped

1 onion, roughly chopped

3-4 garlic pods, finely chopped

1 cup water

1 /2 cups milk

1/3 cup flour

1 cup cheese, grated

Salt

Pepper

Dried basil leaves

Method

In a deep vessel, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic till the onions turn light brown

Stir in broccoli with the flour and mix till they are well coated

Reduce heat, mix in the milk and then water. Simmer until broccoli is tender, for 10-12 minutes

Stir in grated cheese, salt, pepper and dried basil leaves

Serve hot with croutons or bread sticks