Broccoli Soup Recipe

• 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups low fat milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• dash pepper
• dash ground thyme
• 1/4 cup grated mild Cheddar cheese

Place vegetables and chicken broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Mix milk with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and thyme; add to cooked vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup just begins to boil. Remove from heat; add cheese and stir until melted.
Makes about 4 cups of Broccoli Soup.