1. Steam the broccoli and until tender. Reserve 1 cup of the hot broccoli water to use in step 3.
2. Saute onions in butter 7-8 minutes. Add flour and cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in the hot broccoli water. When well mixed, add the broth and cream. Simmer and stir 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Remove from heat. Add the cheese and a dash of nutmeg. Add the broccoli.
5. Puree soup with immersion blender until mostly smooth.


Notes: Kris
diced ham can be added at the end, if desired
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