This soup is so good and so easy. Now you can create a restaurant copycat at home by tossing a few ingredients into a pot.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup water
• 4 slices American cheese
• ½ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon dried onion flakes
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4½ cups bite-size broccoli florets

1. Combine all the ingredients except the broccoli into a large soup pot.

2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

3. Reduce to a simmer.

4. Add the broccoli and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

5. Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese.