Canadian Broccoli Cheese Soup

• teaspoon liquid smoke3⁄4
• lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine↗1⁄4
• cup all-purpose flour↗3⁄4
• pint half-and-half↗1
• salt and pepper
• bunches broccoli florets↗2
• quarts boiling water2 1⁄2
• onion, minced↗1
• ounces Cheez Whiz↗12
• carrots, sliced thin↗4
• chicken bouillon cubes↗9

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute onions and carrots in butter or margarine in a fry pan until.

2. 2

   tender.

3. 3

   Add flour to make a roux.

4. 4

   Add the bullion cubes to the boiling water. Add the roux to the water. Use a wire whisk stirring until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the Cheez Whiz, half and half, liquid smoke and salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Simmer on low, stirring often for about 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Add broccoli tops and cook till broccoli is tender another 25 minutes.